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Tapas & canapé catering in Green Street Green, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Green Street Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Green Street Green events
Tapas catering in Green Street Green, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include evening grazing and office parties and launches, with Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Green Street Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Green Street Green
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Green Street Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning a tapas spread in Green Street Green
Green Street Green is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Events in Green Street Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Green Street Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Historic buildings near Green Street Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Green Street Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in DA2. Close by, we cover events in Grubb Street (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile east), St Margarets (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north) and Darenth (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bluewater (1.8 miles north) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Green Street Green includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (0.9 miles north)
Green Street Green: your questions answered
How far is Green Street Green from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Beacon Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Green Street Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Green Street Green
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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