Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Frant
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Frant: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Frant
Tapas catering in Frant, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For drinks reception canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Frant, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
FAQs for Frant
Can you cook in Eridge Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Frant
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Frant
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Frant, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Frant to Brighton (25 miles away).
Historic buildings near Frant often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Parks such as Eridge Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frant, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Frant, we also cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (within half a mile north)
More for events in Frant
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Frant
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Alban, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Frant until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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