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Tapas & canapé catering in Leigh Green, Kent
Something 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 Leigh Green.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Leigh Green events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
How our tapas catering works in Leigh Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We’re often asked to cater engagement drinks and sharing tapas starters, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Leigh Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose tapas catering in Leigh Green?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
In Leigh Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Leigh Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Tapas for events in Leigh Green
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Leigh Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
A picnic in Turners Field? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 5 miles south-east.
Tapas catering in TN30 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Leigh Green for tapas catering include Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
- Schools near Leigh Green include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Leigh Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
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’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Leigh Green
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Leigh Green
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
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 Leigh Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Leigh Green
What’s the nearest station to Leigh Green for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 5 miles away.
Can you cook in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater in Leigh Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Leigh Green and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Nearby places to Leigh Green
What else we do in Leigh Green
- 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