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Tapas Catering in Goodley Stock
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Goodley Stock.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
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Tapas catering for your event in Goodley Stock
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés.
In a rural spot like Goodley Stock, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Events we cater in Goodley Stock
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
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 when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Goodley Stock until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Goodley Stock
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Goodley Stock: venues and local tips
Goodley Stock is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Goodley Stock or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (1 mile east) and Quebec House (1.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Hurst Green station is about 2.4 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the TN8 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Crockham Hill (1 mile south), The Chart (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles east) and Pains-Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (1.5 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (0.8 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Goodley Stock?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
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’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Questions from Goodley Stock
Is Goodley Stock too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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