Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Priestwood, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Priestwood. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Priestwood
Tapas catering for your event in Priestwood
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and tapas before paella.
For a country party near Priestwood, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Priestwood
Is Priestwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cover Priestwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Priestwood. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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 areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Nearby places to Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Tapas for events in Priestwood
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Priestwood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Priestwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Priestwood include Cobham College (2.6 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (3.9 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Priestwood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in DA13, we can cook for your guests. From Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Priestwood includes Ranscombe Farm.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Priestwood
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Kent, including Priestwood
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Priestwood
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Priestwood stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
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.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
- 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