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Tapas & canapé catering in Little Mill, Kent
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 for events in Little Mill.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Little Mill?
About our tapas catering in Little Mill
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for birthday and anniversary parties and engagement drinks.
Near Little Mill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why choose tapas catering in Little Mill?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Beltring station, about 1.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Mill
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in Little Mill
What’s the nearest station to Little Mill for guests?
Beltring station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Is Little Mill close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Little Mill
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Little Mill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Little Mill
Little Mill is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For tapas catering in Little Mill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Little Mill. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4.4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity.
Wherever your event is in TN12, we can bring tapas catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), Barnes Street (1 mile west), East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile west) and Branbridges (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles west) and Kings Hill (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Little Mill include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Man Of Kent Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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