Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Grubb Street events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Grubb Street and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Grubb Street
FAQs for Grubb Street
Which station should guests use for Grubb Street?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile away.
How far is Grubb Street from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Grubb Street.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cover Grubb Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Grubb Street and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Grubb Street
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and cocktail parties.
Near Grubb Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Grubb Street has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Grubb Street, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Events we cater in Grubb Street
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Grubb Street and Kent:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Grubb Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Grubb Street
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Grubb Street: venues and local tips
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Grubb Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Grubb Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1 mile south-east. Grubb Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in DA2 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Grubb Street include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Grubb Street include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Grubb Street
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Towns and villages near Grubb Street
What else we do in Grubb Street
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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