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Tapas Catering for Wilsley Green 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 for events in Wilsley Green.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Wilsley Green
About our tapas catering in Wilsley Green
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for work receptions and sharing tapas starters.
For a country party near Wilsley Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Wilsley Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Wilsley Green questions
How far is Wilsley Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
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.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas for events in Wilsley Green
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we can cook for your guests. Wilsley Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wilsley Green to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Historic buildings near Wilsley Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 4.8 miles north. Wilsley Green is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (under half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wilsley Green
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Wilsley Green
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Wilsley Green
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wilsley Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Parks such as Crane Valley have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
Places near Wilsley Green
More for events in Wilsley Green
- 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