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Tapas & canapé catering in Sandwich, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sandwich and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Sandwich
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Sandwich
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement parties.
Tapas make a party in Sandwich easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planning a tapas spread in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For tapas catering in Sandwich, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
A picnic in Ham Fen? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sandwich, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in CT13, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (within half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sandwich include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
Events we cater in Sandwich
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Sandwich has its own station, Sandwich station.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Sandwich has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to Sandwich
Other catering in Sandwich
Where we can cook in Sandwich
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
FAQs for Sandwich
Which station should guests use for Sandwich?
Sandwich has its own station: Sandwich station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Sandwich United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sandwich? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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