Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Edenbridge events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Edenbridge and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Edenbridge events
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Tapas catering in Edenbridge, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Edenbridge. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and anniversary parties, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In Edenbridge, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Edenbridge
Is Edenbridge close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Receptions and parties in Edenbridge
Edenbridge is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. For an event in Edenbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Edenbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Edenbridge to London (about 22 miles away).
Historic buildings near Edenbridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Edenbridge include Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Chartwell (3.1 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Edenbridge is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Station Road, High Street and Wellingtonia Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Edenbridge is on the B2026 and B2027, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Edenbridge, we cover Marlpit Hill (1 mile north), Mowshurst (1 mile north-east), Troy Town (1 mile north-west), Pootings (2 miles north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (14 miles east) and Southborough (9 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Edenbridge
Tapas are sociable food.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Edenbridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Edenbridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Edenbridge and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Edenbridge
Also in Edenbridge
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- 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