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Tapas & canapé catering in The Moor, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in The Moor.
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in The Moor
FAQs for The Moor
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is The Moor too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
About our tapas catering in The Moor
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s engagement drinks and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near The Moor, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Moor? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Receptions and parties in The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in The Moor and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Laurence. Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of The Moor, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Local schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Hotel (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in The Moor?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in The Moor
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in The Moor until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, 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
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in The Moor? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in The Moor
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
More for events in The Moor
- 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