Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Brandfold 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Brandfold.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
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Tapas catering for your event in Brandfold
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Brandfold, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about tapas catering in Brandfold
Do you come out to small places like Brandfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brandfold.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Planning a tapas spread in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Brandfold, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. A picnic in The Gill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Brandfold, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Brandfold? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Brandfold?
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Brandfold often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Brandfold 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Brandfold?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Also near Brandfold
What else we do in Brandfold
- 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