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Tapas Catering in Chiddingstone Causeway
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chiddingstone Causeway and the surrounding area.
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Chiddingstone Causeway
FAQs for Chiddingstone Causeway
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Luke: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chiddingstone Causeway close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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.
Tapas catering for your event in Chiddingstone Causeway
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are croquetas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Chiddingstone Causeway, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Chiddingstone Causeway is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What affects the price in Chiddingstone Causeway
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Chiddingstone Causeway: venues and local tips
Chiddingstone Causeway is about 5 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Chiddingstone Causeway, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Chiddingstone Causeway to London (24 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Penshurst station is in Chiddingstone Causeway itself. If you are looking at a historic venue around Chiddingstone Causeway, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Dukes Meadow, Camp Hill and Red Leaf Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Chiddingstone Causeway for tapas catering include Penshurst (2 miles south), How Green (3 miles west), Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-west), Hever (3 miles west) and Newtown (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Chiddingstone Causeway includes Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Little Brown Jug pub (within half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
- 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