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Tapas Catering for Badgers Mount events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Badgers Mount: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Badgers Mount
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Tapas catering in Badgers Mount, cooked live
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 evening sharing boards and table tapas as a starter, serving gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Badgers Mount, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Why choose tapas catering in Badgers Mount?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Badgers Mount, people book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Margaret's Church.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Badgers Mount? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Badgers Mount has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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 book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Badgers Mount
Could we have live paella in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Badgers Mount?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Drinks receptions around Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Badgers Mount or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Historic buildings near Badgers Mount frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Down House (4.1 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Badgers Mount, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the TN14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Badgers Mount include the A224, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Badgers Mount, we also cover Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Badgers Mount
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Badgers Mount? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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