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Tapas & canapé catering in West Peckham, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Peckham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in West Peckham
How our tapas catering works in West Peckham
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s work receptions and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near West Peckham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
For event organisers in West Peckham
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books tapas catering in West Peckham?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Peckham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near West Peckham include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (4 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
Also near West Peckham
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in West Peckham
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around West Peckham
West Peckham is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For tapas catering in West Peckham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from West Peckham to London (26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near West Peckham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in ME18, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road and Mereworth Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside West Peckham, we cover Swanton (1 mile north), Mereworth (1 mile north-east), Goose Green (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north) and Herne Pound (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hadlow Tower museum (2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (4.4 miles north-west).
- Schools near West Peckham include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Your questions about tapas catering in West Peckham
Is West Peckham close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to West Peckham for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in West Peckham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in West Peckham
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Peckham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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