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Tapas & canapé catering in Beal's Green, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Beal's Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Beal's Green
Beal's Green: your questions answered
Is Beal's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
About our tapas catering in Beal's Green
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are often asked to cater engagement drinks and birthday drinks, with croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Beal's Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Beal's Green?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Beal's Green
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Kent, including Beal's Green
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Beal's Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Beal's Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Beal's Green
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Planning a tapas spread in Beal's Green
Beal's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Beal's Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Etchingham station is about 4.4 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Beal's Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Beal's Green is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Heartenoak Road and Cranbrook Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Gill's Green (1 mile north), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (1 mile south) and Four Throws (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west) and Tenterden (8 miles east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Schools near Beal's Green include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Hotel (0.7 miles south)
Also near Beal's Green
Also in Beal's Green
- 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