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Tapas & canapé catering in Westwell Leacon, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westwell Leacon: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Westwell Leacon events
About our tapas catering in Westwell Leacon
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Westwell Leacon, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Questions from Westwell Leacon
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Charing Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
More for events in Westwell Leacon
Planning a tapas spread in Westwell Leacon
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Westwell Leacon, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Westwell Leacon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Charing Methodist Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Westwell Leacon is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Westwell Leacon
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why choose tapas catering in Westwell Leacon?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Westwell Leacon, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Westwell Leacon include Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Westwell Leacon is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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