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Tapas Catering for Throwley Forstal events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Throwley Forstal and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Throwley Forstal
How our tapas catering works in Throwley Forstal
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and evening sharing boards.
Near Throwley Forstal, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Throwley Forstal hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Throwley Forstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Throwley Forstal until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tapas for events in Throwley Forstal
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Throwley Forstal, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Throwley Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Throwley Forstal, we cover Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Common questions in Throwley Forstal
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How much does tapas catering cost in Throwley Forstal?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
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Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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