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Tapas & canapé catering in Bells Yew Green, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bells Yew Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Bells Yew Green
Tapas catering in Bells Yew Green, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For sharing tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Bells Yew Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bells Yew Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas for events in Bells Yew Green
Bells Yew Green is about 3 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN3, we can cook for your guests. Bells Yew Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bells Yew Green to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Scotney Castle (4.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Bells Yew Green has its own station, Frant station. Bells Yew Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bayham Road, Middle Road and Broomfield, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkenbury (2 miles north-west), Broadwater Down (2 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-west), High Brooms (3 miles north) and Rusthall (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bells Yew Green include Bewl Water and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Bells Yew Green is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Bells Yew Green?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Bells Yew Green?
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bells Yew Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bells Yew Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Common questions in Bells Yew Green
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Bells Yew Green for guests?
Bells Yew Green has its own station: Frant station.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Also near Bells Yew Green
What else we do in Bells Yew Green
- 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