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Tapas Catering in Fir Toll
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fir Toll: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Fir Toll
Tapas catering in Fir Toll, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for tapas starters and anniversary parties.
Near Fir Toll, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Fir Toll
- Catering across Kent, including Fir Toll
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Fir Toll questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Fir Toll from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Where we can cook in Fir Toll
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Fir Toll 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events we cater in Fir Toll
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic houses near Fir Toll include Godinton House (3.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Drinks receptions around Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Fir Toll, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Fir Toll is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Fir Toll, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 0.8 miles away.
Tapas catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
Places near Fir Toll
More for events in Fir Toll
- 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