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Tapas Catering in Knatts Valley
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Knatts Valley.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Knatts Valley
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tapas catering in Knatts Valley, cooked live
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 is welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Knatts Valley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Knatts Valley has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Knatts Valley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Knatts Valley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Knatts Valley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Knatts Valley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Knatts Valley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin. Knatts Valley is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
Why choose live paella in Knatts Valley?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Knatts Valley
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Knatts Valley
Can you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Knatts Valley?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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