Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Underriver events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Underriver.
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Underriver
Perfect for your event in Underriver
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Underriver and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Hildenborough station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
Tapas catering in Underriver, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and we’re frequently booked for drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Underriver, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Underriver: venues and local tips
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Underriver, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Underriver to London (about 22 miles away).
A picnic in Knole Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underriver, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN15. Other places close to Underriver for tapas catering include Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Where we can cook in Underriver
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Underriver has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Underriver? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Nearby places to Underriver
What else we do in Underriver
Why choose live paella in Underriver?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Underriver
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Questions from Underriver
Which station should guests use for Underriver?
Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Underriver?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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