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Tapas Catering for Kings Hill events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kings Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Kings Hill events
FAQs for Kings Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Kings Hill close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you cater in Kings Hill?
We do. We cook at events in Kings Hill and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Tapas catering in Kings Hill, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and engagement parties, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Tapas make a party in Kings Hill easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Kings Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Manor Park Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
Receptions and parties in Kings Hill
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Kings Hill and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kings Hill to London (about 27 miles away).
Historic buildings near Kings Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: West Malling station is about 1.5 miles away.
For tapas catering in ME19, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square. Other places close to Kings Hill for tapas catering include Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Schools near Kings Hill include The Malling School (1.7 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kings Hill
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Kings Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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