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Tapas Catering in Stubb's Cross
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stubb's Cross and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Stubb's Cross
Your questions about tapas catering in Stubb's Cross
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Stubb's Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
About our tapas catering in Stubb's Cross
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re frequently asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella, with croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Stubb's Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Stubb's Cross: venues and local tips
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Stubb's Cross, and we will plan access and set-up. Stubb's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. After a ceremony at a church such as St Francis, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. From Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Stubb's Cross include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Events we cater in Stubb's Cross
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Stubb's Cross and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Stubb's Cross, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Stubb's Cross until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. 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 us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Stubb's Cross
More for events in Stubb's Cross
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- 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