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Tapas & canapé catering in Brabourne Lees, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brabourne Lees and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Brabourne Lees
About our tapas catering in Brabourne Lees
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Brabourne Lees, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Occasions we cook for in Brabourne Lees
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Brabourne Lees book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Brabourne Lees questions
Is Brabourne Lees too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Brabourne Lees from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Planning a tapas spread in Brabourne Lees
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Brabourne Lees, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Brabourne Lees. Brabourne Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Brabourne Lees, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. Brabourne Lees is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Also near Brabourne Lees
What else we do in Brabourne Lees
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Brabourne Lees has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- 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