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Tapas Catering for Appledore events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Appledore and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Appledore
What affects the price in Appledore
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Appledore
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We are often asked to cater evening sharing boards and tapas with a paella main course, serving gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Appledore, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Appledore questions
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Appledore from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Events we cater in Appledore
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
In Appledore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Appledore
Also in Appledore
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Appledore
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Tapas for events in Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Appledore, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Appledore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Appledore to Canterbury (21 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Appledore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Appledore has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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