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Tapas & canapé catering in Burlings, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Burlings? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Burlings
About our tapas catering in Burlings
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and office parties and launches, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
For a country party near Burlings, 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Who books tapas catering in Burlings?
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Burlings book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Katharine's Church.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
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What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Burlings until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Burlings: venues and local tips
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For an event in Burlings, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Burlings. Burlings is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Knockholt station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Burlings include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Burlings includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
What affects the price in Burlings
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Burlings: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Burlings?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Burlings for guests?
Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Burlings.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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