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Tapas & canapé catering in Coursehorn, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Coursehorn? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Coursehorn
Tapas catering in Coursehorn, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Coursehorn, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Also near Coursehorn
What else we do in Coursehorn
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
FAQs for Coursehorn
How far is Coursehorn from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Coursehorn too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Who books tapas catering in Coursehorn?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Dunstan.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
Tapas for events in Coursehorn
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Coursehorn or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Coursehorn, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Crane Valley have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Coursehorn is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Coursehorn for tapas catering include Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
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 only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Coursehorn
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Kent, including Coursehorn
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Coursehorn until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
- 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