Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Park Farm events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Park Farm and across Kent.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Park Farm?
Tapas catering in Park Farm, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and engagement drinks.
For a party in a place like Park Farm, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Park Farm
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Park Farm are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Park Farm is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles north. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Park Farm, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN23 and TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Park Farm for tapas catering include Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Park Farm include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Park Farm include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Park Farm
Also in Park Farm
Who books tapas catering in Park Farm?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Park Farm, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
A picnic in Ashford Green Corridors? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
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.
Your questions about tapas catering in Park Farm
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Park Farm for guests?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Park Farm
- We cover Park Farm and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Park Farm 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 pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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