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Tapas Catering for Hoppers Corner events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hoppers Corner and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Hoppers Corner
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Hoppers Corner until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Hoppers Corner
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Hoppers Corner, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Drinks receptions around Hoppers Corner
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Hoppers Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Hoppers Corner to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 0.9 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hoppers Corner, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME15, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Lower Road and Charlton Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hoppers Corner, we also cover Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Hoppers Corner
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Hoppers Corner
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Hoppers Corner questions
Which station should guests use for Hoppers Corner?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hoppers Corner
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
What affects the price in Hoppers Corner
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or ME15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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