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Tapas Catering in Claygate Cross
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Claygate Cross.
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Claygate Cross
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Tapas catering for your event in Claygate Cross
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and engagement parties, with albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Claygate Cross, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Occasions we cook for in Claygate Cross
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Claygate Cross, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For event organisers in Claygate Cross
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Claygate Cross
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Planning a tapas spread in Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Claygate Cross to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Claygate Cross to London (23 miles away).
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Claygate Cross, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate Cross, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. Local streets include Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Claygate Cross, we also cover Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Claygate Cross until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Claygate Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Claygate Cross hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Claygate Cross
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Questions from Claygate Cross
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Claygate Cross?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Claygate Cross?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Other catering in Claygate Cross
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
- 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