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Tapas Catering in Maplescombe
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 Maplescombe.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Maplescombe
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How our tapas catering works in Maplescombe
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Maplescombe. Whether it’s sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
For a country party near Maplescombe, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Maplescombe
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Maplescombe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Maplescombe often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Maplescombe stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Maplescombe or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Maplescombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Eynsford station is about 1.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in DA4, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Maplescombe
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Is Maplescombe close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Maplescombe for guests?
Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How much does tapas catering cost in Maplescombe?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
- 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