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Tapas & canapé catering in Street End, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Street End and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Street End?
Tapas catering for your event in Street End
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it is work receptions and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and albóndigas and more.
In a rural spot like Street End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why choose live paella in Street End?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Street End
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Questions from Street End
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Street End?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What affects the price in Street End
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Also near Street End
Other catering in Street End
Tapas for events in Street End
Street End is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Street End. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. For guests coming by train, Canterbury East station is about 2.1 miles away. Street End is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include White Hill Close, Bridge Road and Faussett Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Nackington (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east) and Upper Hardres (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rupert Bear Museum (2.3 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Street End include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
For event organisers in Street End
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Street End is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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