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Tapas Catering in Marden Beech
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Marden Beech: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Marden Beech
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas catering for your event in Marden Beech
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and sharing tapas starters.
Near Marden Beech, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Nearby places to Marden Beech
Other catering in Marden Beech
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Receptions and parties in Marden Beech
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Marden Beech or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.1 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden Beech, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Marden Beech, we cover Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
Occasions we cook for in Marden Beech
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Marden Beech frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Marden Beech stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Marden Beech hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Marden Beech
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Marden Beech?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cover Marden Beech?
Yes, we do. Marden Beech is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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