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Tapas & canapé catering in Whitehill, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Whitehill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Whitehill events
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whitehill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Tapas catering for your event in Whitehill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Whitehill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Also in Whitehill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Whitehill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Whitehill
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Whitehill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Whitehill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Faversham station is about 1 mile away.
Tapas catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Brogdale Road and Eastling Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Maison Dieu pub (0.7 miles north)
Whitehill questions
Is Whitehill close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you come to Whitehill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Whitehill is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
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 cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Occasions we cook for in Whitehill
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.4 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Whitehill hosts choose us
- Events in Whitehill and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Whitehill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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