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Tapas Catering in Horsmonden
Planning tapas catering in Horsmonden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Horsmonden?
Tapas catering in Horsmonden, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For engagement celebrations and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Horsmonden, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Events we cater in Horsmonden
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horsmonden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic houses near Horsmonden include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Horsmonden
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Horsmonden until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose live paella in Horsmonden?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. 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
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Horsmonden and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Where we can cook in Horsmonden
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Your questions about tapas catering in Horsmonden
Is Horsmonden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Horsmonden: venues and local tips
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Horsmonden will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Horsmonden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Historic buildings near Horsmonden frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horsmonden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Horsmonden, we also cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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