Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Potters Corner events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Potters Corner.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Potters Corner
Potters Corner: venues and local tips
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Potters Corner, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Potters Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A picnic in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Potters Corner, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN25 and TN26. Streets in the area include Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Potters Corner, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Potters Corner include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
About our tapas catering in Potters Corner
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Potters Corner. For launches and office parties and evening grazing, we can cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Potters Corner, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Potters Corner has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Your questions about tapas catering in Potters Corner
What’s the nearest station to Potters Corner for guests?
Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Potters Corner from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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 photo.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
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Other catering in Potters Corner
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Potters Corner
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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