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Tapas Catering for Broad Ford events
Looking for tapas catering in Broad Ford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Broad Ford
How our tapas catering works in Broad Ford
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, serving croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Broad Ford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Broad Ford: venues and local tips
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Broad Ford to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Broad Ford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Broad Ford is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Broad Ford stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Broad Ford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll 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 is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
See How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Broad Ford
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Ford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Broad Ford
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
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.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Nearby places to Broad Ford
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- 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