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Tapas Catering for Knox Bridge events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Knox Bridge.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Knox Bridge
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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 book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Knox Bridge
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Knox Bridge
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and table tapas as a starter, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Knox Bridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Why choose tapas catering in Knox Bridge?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Knox Bridge, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Knox Bridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Knox Bridge
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near Knox Bridge
What else we do in Knox Bridge
Knox Bridge questions
How far is Knox Bridge from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Knox Bridge?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Knox Bridge is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get 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.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Tapas for events in Knox Bridge
Knox Bridge is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Knox Bridge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Knox Bridge to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 2.4 miles away. Knox Bridge is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Knox Bridge for tapas catering include Cranbrook Common (1 mile south), Frittenden (1 mile east), Sinkhurst Green (2 miles north-east), Sissinghurst (2 miles south) and Staplehurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.9 miles south-east).
- 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