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Tapas Catering in Fordcombe
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Fordcombe.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Fordcombe
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
About our tapas catering in Fordcombe
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, serving Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Fordcombe, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Fordcombe
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Occasions we cook for in Fordcombe
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Fordcombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a tapas spread in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Fordcombe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Fordcombe include Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fordcombe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Fordcombe, we cover Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Fordcombe is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Fordcombe?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Fordcombe
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Fordcombe
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Questions from Fordcombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Fordcombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Also near Fordcombe
Other catering in Fordcombe
- 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