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Tapas & canapé catering in Farthing Green, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Farthing Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Farthing Green
About our tapas catering in Farthing Green
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we are often booked for sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Farthing Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Drinks receptions around Farthing Green
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Farthing Green and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Farthing Green to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Historic buildings near Farthing Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Farthing Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Farthing Green?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Farthing Green, people book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Farthing Green include Stoneacre (4.4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Farthing Green is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Farthing Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Farthing Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Farthing Green for guests?
Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Farthing Green 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 much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Farthing Green?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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