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Tapas & canapé catering in Bromley Green, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bromley Green.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Bromley Green
Tapas catering in Bromley Green, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham for your guests.
For a country party near Bromley Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Occasions we cook for in Bromley Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bromley Green and Kent:
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Ham Street station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Bromley Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Bromley Green
Is Bromley Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Also near Bromley Green
Also in Bromley Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Bromley Green
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Bromley Green
Bromley Green is about 3 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bromley Green and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bromley Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Bromley Green include Godinton House (4.5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bromley Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bromley Green Road, Ashford Road and Hamstreet Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Bromley Green, we cover Orlestone (1 mile south), Stone Cross (2 miles east), Hamstreet (2 miles south), Ruckinge (3 miles south-east) and Kenardington (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (3 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bromley Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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