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Tapas Catering in Clapper Hill
Looking for tapas catering in Clapper Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Clapper Hill
Tapas catering in Clapper Hill, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Clapper Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Clapper Hill: venues and local tips
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Clapper Hill to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Historic buildings near Clapper Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Clapper Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN27, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Clapper Hill, we cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Clapper Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Clapper Hill?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
A picnic in Wattle Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Clapper Hill
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Clapper Hill until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Clapper Hill: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Clapper Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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Other catering in Clapper Hill
- 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