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Tapas Catering in Goathurst Common
Looking for tapas catering in Goathurst Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Goathurst Common
About our tapas catering in Goathurst Common
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include Serrano ham, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and engagement parties.
Near Goathurst Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Goathurst Common, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Goathurst Common?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Goathurst Common
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Goathurst Common and the whole of Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Drinks receptions around Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Goathurst Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Goathurst Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Goathurst Common to London (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Goathurst Common include Chartwell (2.6 miles west) and Knole House (3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Goathurst Common, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. We also cook at events in Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Goathurst Common include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, 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 Goathurst Common until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
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What else we do in Goathurst Common
Where we can cook in Goathurst Common
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Goathurst Common
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books tapas catering in Goathurst Common?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: Sevenoaks station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Goathurst Common questions
How far is Goathurst Common from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Goathurst Common?
Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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