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Tapas Catering for Barnes Street events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Barnes Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Barnes Street events
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering in Barnes Street, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are albóndigas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and birthday drinks.
In a rural spot like Barnes Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Nearby places to Barnes Street
Other catering in Barnes Street
Your questions about tapas catering in Barnes Street
Which station should guests use for Barnes Street?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Barnes Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Barnes Street: venues and local tips
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Barnes Street and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Beltring station, about 2.2 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Golden Green Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in TN11 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Barnes Street includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. 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’ll quote.
Why Barnes Street hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
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.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Barnes Street is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books tapas catering in Barnes Street?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Historic houses near Barnes Street include Old Soar Manor (4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- 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