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Tapas Catering for Laddingford events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Laddingford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Laddingford
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tapas catering for your event in Laddingford
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Laddingford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Laddingford has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Laddingford?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Laddingford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Nearby places to Laddingford
Other catering in Laddingford
Why choose live paella in Laddingford?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Laddingford
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Laddingford: venues and local tips
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Laddingford to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Laddingford to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary. For guests coming by train, Beltring station is about 0.7 miles away.
We cater events across ME18 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close. If your venue is just outside Laddingford, we also cover Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Laddingford: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Laddingford from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
- 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