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Tapas & canapé catering in Parkgate, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Parkgate.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Parkgate events
Tapas catering for your event in Parkgate
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for tapas before paella and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Parkgate, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
More for events in Parkgate
Where we can cook in Parkgate
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Parkgate
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Parkgate
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Parkgate: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Parkgate stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN30 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Parkgate
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas for events in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Parkgate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Parkgate include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Parkgate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN30 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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