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Tapas Catering in Barnes Cray
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Barnes Cray and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Barnes Cray
How our tapas catering works in Barnes Cray
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for drinks reception canapés and birthday and anniversary parties.
Tapas make a party in Barnes Cray easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose tapas catering in Barnes Cray?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Tapas for events in Barnes Cray
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA1 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Braeburn Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Barnes Cray frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in DA1 and DA8, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Barnes Cray for tapas catering include Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Barnes Cray includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Barnes Cray include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Barnes Cray
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Barnes Cray: your questions answered
Is Barnes Cray close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Barnes Cray 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 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
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