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Tapas Catering in Borough Green
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Borough Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Borough Green events
What affects the price in Borough Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Borough Green, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas before paella, serving tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Around Borough Green, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Tapas for events in Borough Green
Borough Green is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For an event in Borough Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Mote (2.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Borough Green has its own station, Borough Green & Wrotham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Borough Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN15. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, High Street and Hill View. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Basted (1 mile south), Platt (1 mile east), Crouch (1 mile south), Claygate Cross (1 mile south) and Comp (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (0.9 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (0.6 miles north) and Wrotham School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (under half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Your questions about tapas catering in Borough Green
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Borough Green close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Borough Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Nearby places to Borough Green
Also in Borough Green
Why choose live paella in Borough Green?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Borough Green
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Borough Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Borough Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
- 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