Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Broadstone
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broadstone: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Broadstone
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Tapas catering for your event in Broadstone
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement celebrations.
Near Broadstone, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Also near Broadstone
Other catering in Broadstone
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Events we cater in Broadstone
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Broadstone, people book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Broadstone is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Broadstone
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Broadstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broadstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Broadstone to Canterbury (19 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Broadstone, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Broadstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over ME17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Broadstone
- Catering across Kent, including Broadstone
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Broadstone
Do you come out to small places like Broadstone?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Broadstone?
Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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