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Tapas & canapé catering in Mile Oak, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Mile Oak? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Mile Oak
Your questions about tapas catering in Mile Oak
How far is Mile Oak from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Mile Oak 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 we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Tapas catering for your event in Mile Oak
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for cocktail parties and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Mile Oak, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why choose tapas catering in Mile Oak?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Mile Oak:
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Mile Oak often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning a tapas spread in Mile Oak
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Mile Oak or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Mile Oak is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Parks such as Foal Hurst Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Paddock Wood station is about 1.1 miles away. Mile Oak is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across TN12 and the streets around it. From Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). The countryside around Mile Oak includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Mile Oak stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Mile Oak
What else we do in Mile Oak
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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