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Tapas & canapé catering in Selling, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Selling.
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Selling
About our tapas catering in Selling
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and canapés with welcome drinks, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Selling, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Events we cater in Selling
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Selling, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Selling
- Events in Selling and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Selling
More for events in Selling
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Selling
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Your questions about tapas catering in Selling
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Selling too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Selling
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Tapas for events in Selling
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Selling to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Selling station is about 0.8 miles away. Historic buildings near Selling often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Selling, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (within half a mile west)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Selling stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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