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Tapas Catering for Sevenoaks events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sevenoaks and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Sevenoaks?
Sevenoaks: venues and local tips
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Across the TN13 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sevenoaks to London (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (1.3 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Sevenoaks has its own station, Sevenoaks station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sevenoaks, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 is planned around your venue. From London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A21 and A25 close by, Sevenoaks is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rifleman pub (within half a mile north-east)
Tapas catering in Sevenoaks, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and anniversary parties, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo and more.
In Sevenoaks, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Planning tapas catering in Sevenoaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Sevenoaks: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Sevenoaks close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you cover Sevenoaks?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Sevenoaks is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sevenoaks? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Events in Sevenoaks and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Sevenoaks is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Towns and villages near Sevenoaks
More for events in Sevenoaks
- 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