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Tapas Catering in Lower Haysden
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Lower Haysden.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Lower Haysden events
Tapas catering in Lower Haysden, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for work receptions and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Lower Haysden, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Lower Haysden is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get 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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Lower Haysden: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Lower Haysden?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Lower Haysden close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Lower Haysden and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Lower Haysden
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around Lower Haysden
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Lower Haysden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Lower Haysden to London (about 26 miles away).
Parks such as Haysden Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 1.1 miles east.
Wherever your event is in TN11, we can bring tapas catering to you. We also cook at events in Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Why choose tapas catering in Lower Haysden?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Lower Haysden, people book us for events such as:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Lower Haysden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near Lower Haysden
What else we do in Lower Haysden
- 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