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Tapas Catering in Whitfield
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Whitfield.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Whitfield
Tapas catering in Whitfield, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and launches and office parties.
Tapas make a party in Whitfield easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Whitfield
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Drinks receptions around Whitfield
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Whitfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Whitfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
A picnic in Old Park Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.2 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Whitfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT16 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Whitfield for tapas catering include Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Whitfield includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (1.7 miles south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitfield
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
More for events in Whitfield
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Your questions about tapas catering in Whitfield
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What affects the price in Whitfield
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Whitfield until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Whitfield?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Whitfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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