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Tapas & canapé catering in Daniel's Water, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Daniel's Water and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Daniel's Water
Occasions we cook for in Daniel's Water
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Parks such as Ashford Community Woodland have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas catering for your event in Daniel's Water
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. On the menu are croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for sharing boards for evening guests and engagement celebrations.
Near Daniel's Water, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Daniel's Water: venues and local tips
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Daniel's Water, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Daniel's Water. Daniel's Water is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Daniel's Water includes Orlestone Forest.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Daniel's Water stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Daniel's Water
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Daniel's Water and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Daniel's Water questions
How far is Daniel's Water from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Daniel's Water?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Nearby places to Daniel's Water
What else we do in Daniel's Water
- 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