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Tapas Catering for Godden Green events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Godden Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Godden Green
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas catering in Godden Green, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s tapas before paella and launches and office parties, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham for your guests.
For a country party near Godden Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Godden Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Also near Godden Green
What else we do in Godden Green
Drinks receptions around Godden Green
Godden Green is about 2 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Godden Green to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Godden Green to London (about 21 miles away).
Parks such as Knole Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Guests travelling by rail: Bat & Ball station is about 1.8 miles away. Godden Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN15 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Park Lane and Back Lane. Other places close to Godden Green for tapas catering include Bitchet Green (1 mile south-east), Seal (1 mile north), Stone Street (1 mile east), Greatness (2 miles north-west) and Styants Bottom (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (6 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.3 miles north) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Knole Academy (2 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Godden Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Godden Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Godden Green?
The closest is Bat & Ball station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Godden Green.
Why choose live paella in Godden Green?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Godden Green hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Godden Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
If you are looking at a historic venue around Godden Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- 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