Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Pittswood
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Pittswood and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Pittswood
How our tapas catering works in Pittswood
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include work receptions and tapas and paella menus, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Pittswood, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Pittswood stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pittswood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Pittswood and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Also near Pittswood
Also in Pittswood
Events we cater in Pittswood
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Tonbridge station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Your questions about tapas catering in Pittswood
What’s the nearest station to Pittswood for guests?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come to Pittswood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pittswood. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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 do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Receptions and parties in Pittswood
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Pittswood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Pittswood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in TN11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High House Lane and Ashes Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Pittswood for tapas catering include Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pittswood include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Primary School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Squirrels pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
- 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