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Tapas Catering in Budds
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 Budds.
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Budds?
Tapas catering for your event in Budds
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For work receptions and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas and more.
Near Budds, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Budds
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Budds and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Budds
Which station should guests use for Budds?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tapas for events in Budds
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. For tapas catering in Budds, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Budds. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Giles, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Budds is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN11 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Budds include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Chaser Public House (0.9 miles east)
Nearby places to Budds
Other catering in Budds
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Budds until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Budds
Tapas get people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Budds and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around Budds, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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