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Tapas Catering in Ram Lane
Planning tapas catering in Ram Lane? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Ram Lane
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Tapas catering in Ram Lane, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Ram Lane, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Tapas for events in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Ram Lane, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ram Lane. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 1.8 miles away. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Ram Lane
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Your questions about tapas catering in Ram Lane
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Ram Lane from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ram Lane.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What affects the price in Ram Lane
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Ram Lane stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Other catering in Ram Lane
- 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