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Tapas Catering for Sittingbourne events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sittingbourne and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Sittingbourne events
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
About our tapas catering in Sittingbourne
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties.
In Sittingbourne, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Sittingbourne until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Questions from Sittingbourne
Which station should guests use for Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne has its own station: Sittingbourne station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you come to Sittingbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Sittingbourne hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Nearby places to Sittingbourne
Other catering in Sittingbourne
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Sittingbourne
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
In Sittingbourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Sittingbourne
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Sittingbourne: venues and local tips
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Across the ME10 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sittingbourne to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sittingbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Sittingbourne has its own station, Sittingbourne station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sittingbourne, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the ME10 and ME9 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square. With the A2 and A249 close by, Sittingbourne is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Sittingbourne, we also cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile east).
- Local schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Hope pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
- 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