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Tapas & canapé catering in Five Oak Green, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Five Oak Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Five Oak Green
Occasions we cook for in Five Oak Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Five Oak Green and Kent:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.6 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
Tapas catering for your event in Five Oak Green
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and birthday drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Five Oak Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Five Oak Green
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Five Oak Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Five Oak Green
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Five Oak Green questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Five Oak Green Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Five Oak Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you come to Five Oak Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Five Oak Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Five Oak Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Five Oak Green and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Five Oak Green
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Five Oak Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Five Oak Green until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Five Oak Green: venues and local tips
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Five Oak Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Five Oak Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Historic buildings near Five Oak Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Five Oak Green Church.
Tapas catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Five Oak Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Head pub (under half a mile east)
- 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