Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Four Elms
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Four Elms.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Four Elms
Tapas catering in Four Elms, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Four Elms, 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.
Events we cater in Four Elms
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Four Elms and Kent:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Edenbridge station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Four Elms
How far is Four Elms from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Bough Beech Reservoir?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Four Elms has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
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.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Four Elms: venues and local tips
Four Elms is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For tapas catering in Four Elms, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Four Elms, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Pootings Road, Styles Close and Four Elms Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Four Elms, we cover Pootings (1 mile north-west), Mowshurst (1 mile south-west), Puddledock (2 miles north), Marlpit Hill (2 miles west) and Edenbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hever Castle (2.2 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Four Elms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Also near Four Elms
Also in Four Elms
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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