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Tapas Catering for Nettlestead events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Nettlestead.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Nettlestead
Drinks receptions around Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Nettlestead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Nettlestead to London (28 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Nettlestead has its own station, Wateringbury station. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
Tapas catering in ME18 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent. For events just outside Nettlestead, we cover Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (within half a mile east)
Tapas catering in Nettlestead, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
In a rural spot like Nettlestead, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Nearby places to Nettlestead
Other catering in Nettlestead
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Nettlestead
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Nettlestead
Do you come out to small places like Nettlestead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Nettlestead close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you come to Nettlestead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Nettlestead and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Perfect for your event in Nettlestead
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Nettlestead, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Nettlestead, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Nettlestead has daylight until about 9:20pm 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read 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