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Tapas & canapé catering in Eynsford, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Eynsford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Eynsford?
How our tapas catering works in Eynsford
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for office parties and launches and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Eynsford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Eynsford stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Eynsford?
They work for any size of event.
In Eynsford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Eynsford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
FAQs for Eynsford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Eynsford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Eynsford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eynsford and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Nearby places to Eynsford
More for events in Eynsford
Where we can cook in Eynsford
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Receptions and parties in Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. For an event in Eynsford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Eynsford. Eynsford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Eynsford to London (about 16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Eynsford station is about 0.5 miles away. Eynsford is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in DA4, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (within half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (less than half a mile west)
What affects the price in Eynsford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often 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.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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