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Tapas & canapé catering in Winterbourne, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Winterbourne and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Winterbourne
About our tapas catering in Winterbourne
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include padrón peppers, croquetas and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and office parties and launches.
For a country party near Winterbourne, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Tapas for events in Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Winterbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Winterbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Winterbourne for tapas catering include Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Winterbourne is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Towns and villages near Winterbourne
Also in Winterbourne
Winterbourne questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Winterbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cover Winterbourne?
Yes, we do. Winterbourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Occasions we cook for in Winterbourne
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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