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Tapas Catering for Vigo Village 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 Vigo Village.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Vigo Village?
How our tapas catering works in Vigo Village
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Vigo Village, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Drinks receptions around Vigo Village
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Vigo Village, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Vigo Village is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 3.6 miles away. A picnic in Trosley Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Vigo Village, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in DA13, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Vigo Village, we also cover Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Vigo Village
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Vigo Village and the whole of Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Vigo Village is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Questions from Vigo Village
Which station should guests use for Vigo Village?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Vigo Village too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Nearby places to Vigo Village
Also in Vigo Village
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Vigo Village
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Events we cater in Vigo Village
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Vigo Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What affects the price in Vigo Village
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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