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Tapas Catering for Benover events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Benover.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Benover
About our tapas catering in Benover
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Benover, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Receptions and parties in Benover
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Benover to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Benover is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Benover to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Benover, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in ME18, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Benover
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Places near Benover
What else we do in Benover
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Benover stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Benover: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Benover for guests?
Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Benover from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Benover.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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