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Tapas & canapé catering in New Pound, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Pound and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for New Pound events
Tapas catering in New Pound, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española and more.
Near New Pound, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Occasions we cook for in New Pound
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in New Pound book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around New Pound, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in New Pound?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near New Pound
What else we do in New Pound
Common questions in New Pound
Which station should guests use for New Pound?
Wateringbury station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is New Pound from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
New Pound: venues and local tips
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in New Pound. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from New Pound to London (about 25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in ME18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in New Pound has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in New Pound
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- 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