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Tapas Catering for London Beach events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in London Beach.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in London Beach
Drinks receptions around London Beach
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN30 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around London Beach, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of London Beach, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN30, we can cook for your guests. From Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to London Beach for tapas catering include St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Tapas catering in London Beach, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For drinks reception canapés and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near London Beach, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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London Beach: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to London Beach for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in London Beach
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in London Beach stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in London Beach? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in London Beach
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in London Beach
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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