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Tapas Catering for Larkfield events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Larkfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Larkfield
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Larkfield until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Larkfield
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and launches and office parties, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
For a country party near Larkfield, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Receptions and parties in Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Larkfield will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Larkfield to London (27 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Larkfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in ME20 and ME19, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Larkfield, we also cover Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Larkfield includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Larkfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Larkfield
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Larkfield and the whole of Kent
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Also in Larkfield
Occasions we cook for in Larkfield
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Larkfield and Kent:
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Larkfield include Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
FAQs for Larkfield
Do you come out to small places like Larkfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Larkfield?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Larkfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Larkfield and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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