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Tapas & canapé catering in Glassenbury, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Glassenbury.
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Glassenbury events
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Glassenbury until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Glassenbury
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it’s tapas before paella and drinks reception canapés, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Glassenbury, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Your questions about tapas catering in Glassenbury
Can you cook in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Events we cater in Glassenbury
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Glassenbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Glassenbury often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning a tapas spread in Glassenbury
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Glassenbury to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Historic houses near Glassenbury include Scotney Castle (4 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Crane Valley? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Glassenbury is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Glassenbury for tapas catering include Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Glassenbury
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Glassenbury
Other catering in Glassenbury
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Glassenbury
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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