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Tapas Catering for Stalisfield events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Stalisfield and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Stalisfield
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Stalisfield is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Stalisfield, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Stalisfield. We are often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, with albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Stalisfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Tapas for events in Stalisfield
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Stalisfield and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Stalisfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Parks such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Stalisfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Stalisfield, we also cover Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
Towns and villages near Stalisfield
More for events in Stalisfield
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Events we cater in Stalisfield
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Stalisfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Stalisfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Stalisfield and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Your questions about tapas catering in Stalisfield
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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