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Tapas Catering for Birchden events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Birchden.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Birchden
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Birchden
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Birchden, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Receptions and parties in Birchden
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Birchden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Birchden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Birchden to Brighton (24 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Eridge station is about 1.2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Birchden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Birchden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Birchden
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What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Birchden is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Birchden
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Birchden, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (0.8 miles north) and Bassetts Manor (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Birchden
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Birchden
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Birchden
Where we can cook in Birchden
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Birchden questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Birchden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
- 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