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Tapas & canapé catering in Sutton Valence, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sutton Valence and the surrounding area.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Sutton Valence?
About our tapas catering in Sutton Valence
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and work receptions.
For a country party near Sutton Valence, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Occasions we cook for in Sutton Valence
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Sutton Valence book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sutton Valence, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sutton Valence
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Sutton Valence
Other catering in Sutton Valence
What affects the price in Sutton Valence
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Sutton Valence is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we can cook for your guests. Sutton Valence is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 3.4 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sutton Valence, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the ME17 postcode area. From High Street, Lower Road and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Sutton Valence for tapas catering include Warmlake (1 mile north), Five Wents (1 mile north), Chart Sutton (1 mile north-west), Langley Heath (2 miles north) and Langley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sutton Valence Castle (within half a mile east).
- Nearby, you will find Clothworkers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Where we can cook in Sutton Valence
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sutton Valence
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Common questions in Sutton Valence
Which station should guests use for Sutton Valence?
Staplehurst station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Sutton Valence too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
- 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