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Tapas & canapé catering in Goose Green, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Goose Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Goose Green
Perfect for your event in Goose Green
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Tapas catering in Goose Green, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Goose Green. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Goose Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Towns and villages near Goose Green
What else we do in Goose Green
Why choose live paella in Goose Green?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Goose Green hosts choose us
- Events in Goose Green and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Goose Green
What’s the nearest station to Goose Green for guests?
The closest is Yalding station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you cover Goose Green?
Yes, we do. Goose Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Goose Green until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Goose Green
Goose Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Goose Green and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Goose Green include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (4.1 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Yalding station is about 2.5 miles away.
We cover events in every part of TN11. Close by, we cover events in Hadlow (1 mile south-west), West Peckham (1 mile north), Peckham Bush (1 mile south-east), Swanton (2 miles north) and Golden Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (1.3 miles south-west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Goose Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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