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Tapas Catering for Royal Tunbridge Wells events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Royal Tunbridge Wells and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
About our tapas catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For table tapas as a starter and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In Royal Tunbridge Wells, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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Other catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Royal Tunbridge Wells
Could we have live paella in Hilbert Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Royal Tunbridge Wells for guests?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Royal Tunbridge Wells stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Tunbridge Wells station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning a tapas spread in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For tapas catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Historic buildings near Royal Tunbridge Wells frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Barnabas. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square. Royal Tunbridge Wells sits on or near the A26 and A263, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Royal Tunbridge Wells for tapas catering include Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (under half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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