Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lamberhurst Quarter, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lamberhurst Quarter: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter: your questions answered
Is Lamberhurst Quarter 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.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cater in Lamberhurst Quarter?
Yes, we do. Lamberhurst Quarter is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How our tapas catering works in Lamberhurst Quarter
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. For table tapas as a starter and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Lamberhurst Quarter, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Drinks receptions around Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For tapas catering in Lamberhurst Quarter, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Lamberhurst Quarter include Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lamberhurst Quarter, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Lamberhurst Quarter is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the TN3 postcode area. We also cook at events in Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Lamberhurst Quarter until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Lamberhurst Quarter?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Lamberhurst Quarter hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lamberhurst Quarter
Also in Lamberhurst Quarter
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Who books tapas catering in Lamberhurst Quarter?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Frant station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
- 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