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Tapas Catering for Bitchet Green events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bitchet Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Bitchet Green
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Bitchet Green is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bitchet Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Bitchet Green, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and tapas and paella menus, with croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Bitchet Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What affects the price in Bitchet Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Bitchet Green
They work for any size of event.
In Bitchet Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
A picnic in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Bitchet Green and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Bitchet Green
What else we do in Bitchet Green
Where we can cook in Bitchet Green
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Drinks receptions around Bitchet Green
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Bitchet Green and the surrounding area. Bitchet Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Lawrence. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1 mile south-east) and Knole House (1.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Bitchet Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN15, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
Common questions in Bitchet Green
How far is Bitchet Green from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Bitchet Green for guests?
Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bitchet Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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