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Tapas Catering in Brasted
Planning tapas catering in Brasted? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Brasted
Brasted: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Tapas catering for your event in Brasted
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
In Brasted, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Brasted (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Brasted has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Brasted
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Quebec House (1.5 miles south-west) and Chartwell (2.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why choose live paella in Brasted?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Greater London, including Brasted
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
Brasted is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Drinks receptions around Brasted
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Brasted, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Historic buildings near Brasted frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Brasted, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN16, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Brasted include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
- 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