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Tapas Catering in Stick Hill
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Stick Hill and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Stick Hill
For event organisers in Stick Hill
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Tapas catering in Stick Hill, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Stick Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Places near Stick Hill
Other catering in Stick Hill
Your questions about tapas catering in Stick Hill
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Stick Hill
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Drinks receptions around Stick Hill
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Stick Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Stick Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stick Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN8 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Arms (less than half a mile south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Stick Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Why choose tapas catering in Stick Hill?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Stick Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, Hever station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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