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Tapas & canapé catering in Monk's Hill, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Monk's Hill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
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How our tapas catering works in Monk's Hill
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and tapas before paella.
Near Monk's Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Monk's Hill until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
Nearby places to Monk's Hill
What else we do in Monk's Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Monk's Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Monk's Hill. Monk's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Monk's Hill to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Monk's Hill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Cut and Smarden Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Monk's Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in Monk's Hill
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.
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.
Perfect for your event in Monk's Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Monk's Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
Your questions about tapas catering in Monk's Hill
Is Monk's Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Monk's Hill from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
- 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