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Tapas Catering for Sevenscore events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sevenscore.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Sevenscore events
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Sevenscore
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Sevenscore and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
How our tapas catering works in Sevenscore
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
Near Sevenscore, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Sevenscore: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Sevenscore for guests?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Sevenscore: venues and local tips
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT12 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Sevenscore to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
A picnic in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near Sevenscore include Quex Park (2.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Sevenscore, we also cover Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Sevenscore includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (0.9 miles east)
Who books tapas catering in Sevenscore?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Sevenscore book us for occasions like:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sevenscore? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Also near Sevenscore
Also in Sevenscore
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Sevenscore has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
- 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