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Tapas & canapé catering in Temple Ewell, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Temple Ewell: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Temple Ewell events
Tapas catering in Temple Ewell, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and drinks reception canapés.
Near Temple Ewell, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Temple Ewell questions
What’s the nearest station to Temple Ewell for guests?
Temple Ewell has its own station: Kearsney station.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
More for events in Temple Ewell
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Temple Ewell
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Temple Ewell is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- The number of people
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Temple Ewell: venues and local tips
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Temple Ewell are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Temple Ewell is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Temple Ewell, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Old Park Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over CT16 and CT17. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. For events just outside Temple Ewell, we cover Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Temple Ewell?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Temple Ewell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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