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Tapas Catering for Sheerness events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sheerness and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Sheerness
Why choose live paella in Sheerness?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Sheerness
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering in Sheerness, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For table tapas as a starter and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas and more.
For a party in a place like Sheerness, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Common questions in Sheerness
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to 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 Sheerness for guests?
Sheerness has its own station: Sheerness-On-Sea station.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Sheerness has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Sheerness? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sheerness
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Also near Sheerness
Other catering in Sheerness
Who books tapas catering in Sheerness?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Sheerness has its own station, Sheerness-On-Sea station.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Receptions and parties in Sheerness
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Sheerness are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Sheerness, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in ME12, we plan around your venue. From High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Sheerness sits on or near the A249 and A250, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (within half a mile north).
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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