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Tapas Catering in Woodland
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Woodland and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Woodland
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tapas catering in Woodland, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, serving patatas bravas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
For a country party near Woodland, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Woodland
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Tapas for events in Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Woodland, and we will plan access and set-up. Woodland is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic buildings near Woodland frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodland, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT18, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Woodland has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Woodland, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Woodland
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodland? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Woodland
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Woodland, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
What else we do in Woodland
Woodland: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Woodland?
Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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