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Tapas Catering for Twitton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Twitton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Twitton?
Tapas catering in Twitton, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and sharing tapas starters.
Near Twitton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Tapas for events in Twitton
Twitton is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Twitton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Twitton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Twitton to London (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Twitton include Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north) and Knole House (3.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Twitton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Twitton is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN14, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Twitton, we also cover Sepham Heath (1 mile north-west), Otford (1 mile east), Shoreham (1 mile north), Halstead (2 miles north-west) and Knockholt Pound (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east), Northfleet (11 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.7 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Twitton until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Twitton
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Places near Twitton
More for events in Twitton
Occasions we cook for in Twitton
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Twitton book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Twitton Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Your questions about tapas catering in Twitton
Which station should guests use for Twitton?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cater in Twitton?
We do. We cook at events in Twitton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Twitton
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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