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Tapas Catering for Branbridges events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Branbridges and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Branbridges
How our tapas catering works in Branbridges
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks, serving croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Branbridges, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Drinks receptions around Branbridges
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For tapas catering in Branbridges, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Branbridges is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Branbridges to London (about 29 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Branbridges, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over TN12 and ME18. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Branbridges, we also cover Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Branbridges includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Branbridges has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Where we can cook in Branbridges
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Common questions in Branbridges
Do you come out to small places like Branbridges?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Branbridges from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
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How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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