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Tapas Catering in West Hougham
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Hougham and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in West Hougham?
About our tapas catering in West Hougham
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is tapas with a paella main course and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near West Hougham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in West Hougham
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover West Hougham and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in West Hougham?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Historic houses near West Hougham include Acrise Place (4.7 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in West Hougham stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
West Hougham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for West Hougham?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like West Hougham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in West Hougham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Places near West Hougham
More for events in West Hougham
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in West Hougham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Tapas for events in West Hougham
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your event in West Hougham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. West Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from West Hougham to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. Guests travelling by rail: Kearsney station is about 2.7 miles away. West Hougham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT15 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Hougham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles 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