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Tapas & canapé catering in Capel Cross, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Capel Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Capel Cross
Receptions and parties in Capel Cross
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Capel Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Historic houses near Capel Cross include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Capel Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN12, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Capel Cross, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
About our tapas catering in Capel Cross
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement parties, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Capel Cross, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Capel Cross
How far is Capel Cross from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Is Capel Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater in Capel Cross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Capel Cross is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does tapas catering cost in Capel Cross?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
For event organisers in Capel Cross
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Capel Cross has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Capel Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Capel Cross hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Occasions we cook for in Capel Cross
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Capel Cross frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Capel Cross
Also in Capel Cross
- 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