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Tapas Catering for Pested events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pested and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Pested
Tapas catering for your event in Pested
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Pested, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Pested 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Pested
Which station should guests use for Pested?
Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Pested too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
More for events in Pested
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Pested
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Pested. Pested is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Pested to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Pested include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pested, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Pested
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pested and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Pested often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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