Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Speldhurst, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Speldhurst and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Speldhurst?
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Tapas catering in Speldhurst, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and tapas before paella.
Near Speldhurst, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Speldhurst
What else we do in Speldhurst
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Occasions we cook for in Speldhurst
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Speldhurst and the whole of Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Speldhurst has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Speldhurst
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Speldhurst or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Speldhurst to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Speldhurst, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in TN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Speldhurst includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
Where we can cook in Speldhurst
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Speldhurst questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Speldhurst close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in Speldhurst?
Yes, we do. Speldhurst is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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