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Tapas Catering for Sandwich Bay Estate events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sandwich Bay Estate and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Sandwich Bay Estate events
Tapas catering for your event in Sandwich Bay Estate
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and welcome-drink canapés, with Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Sandwich Bay Estate, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Why choose live paella in Sandwich Bay Estate?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Sandwich Bay Estate
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Sandwich Bay Estate until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning a tapas spread in Sandwich Bay Estate
Sandwich Bay Estate is about 4 miles north of Deal, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Sandwich Bay Estate and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Sandwich Bay Estate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.6 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT13, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on North Road, Waldershare Avenue and King's Avenue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Worth (2 miles south-west), Sandwich (2 miles west), Hacklinge (2 miles south-west), Great Stonar (2 miles north-west) and Felderland (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north), Broadstairs (7 miles north) and Deal (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
FAQs for Sandwich Bay Estate
What’s the nearest station to Sandwich Bay Estate for guests?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sandwich Bay Estate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
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Perfect for your event in Sandwich Bay Estate
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Sandwich Bay Estate, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Sandwich station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff