Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Basted events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Basted.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Basted
Tapas catering in Basted, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for engagement drinks and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Basted, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Basted is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Basted
Other catering in Basted
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Who books tapas catering in Basted?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
Basted: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at The Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Basted?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Drinks receptions around Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Basted to London (about 23 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Historic buildings near Basted often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Basted is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Basted Mill and Plough Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Kent, including Basted
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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