Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Farthingloe events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Farthingloe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Farthingloe?
Tapas catering in Farthingloe, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, serving tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas.
For a country party near Farthingloe, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Farthingloe questions
How far is Farthingloe from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Farthingloe?
Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Nearby places to Farthingloe
More for events in Farthingloe
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Farthingloe has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Farthingloe
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Farthingloe and nearby villages. Farthingloe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Dover Priory station is about 1.3 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Aycliffe Church Centre. Farthingloe is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring tapas catering to you. For events just outside Farthingloe, we cover Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Farthingloe
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Occasions we cook for in Farthingloe
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Farthingloe often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farthingloe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
- 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