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Tapas & canapé catering in Iden Green, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Iden Green.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Iden Green
Tapas catering in Iden Green, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and tapas with a paella main course, with albóndigas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Iden Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning tapas catering in Iden Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Iden Green
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Iden Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Iden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Iden Green include Great Dixter (4.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Iden Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Iden Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Iden Green, we cover Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodcock Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Iden Green
Other catering in Iden Green
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Iden Green: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Iden Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose tapas catering in Iden Green?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Iden Green book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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