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Tapas & canapé catering in Chipstead, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chipstead. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Chipstead
Tapas catering in Chipstead, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and office parties and launches, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Chipstead, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Chipstead questions
We are having a ceremony at Chapel of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Chipstead from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater in Chipstead?
We do. We cook at events in Chipstead and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Chipstead is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Chipstead hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Chipstead
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near Chipstead
Also in Chipstead
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Planning a tapas spread in Chipstead
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For tapas catering in Chipstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Dunton Green station is about 1.2 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Chipstead is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN13 and TN14 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Chipstead includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bricklayers Arms (under half a mile west)
- 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