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Tapas & canapé catering in Bedgebury Cross, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bedgebury Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Bedgebury Cross?
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering for your event in Bedgebury Cross
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and engagement parties, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Bedgebury Cross, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Receptions and parties in Bedgebury Cross
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Bedgebury Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bedgebury Cross. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Bedgebury Cross to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bedgebury Cross, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the TN17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Bedgebury Cross
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
FAQs for Bedgebury Cross
Is Bedgebury Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Bedgebury Cross until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
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.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Bedgebury Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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