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Tapas & canapé catering in Capel, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Capel and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Capel
How our tapas catering works in Capel
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Capel, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Drinks receptions around Capel
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Capel, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Capel is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Capel to London (29 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Capel, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Thomas à Becket. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capel, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of TN12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Capel: your questions answered
Can you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Capel?
Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Capel stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Capel, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Capel
What else we do in Capel
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Capel and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books tapas catering in Capel?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
A picnic in Foal Hurst Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where we can cook in Capel
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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