Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Oldbury
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oldbury and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Oldbury
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How our tapas catering works in Oldbury
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 gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and engagement celebrations.
Near Oldbury, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Events we cater in Oldbury
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Oldbury book us for occasions like:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Oldbury often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Receptions and parties in Oldbury
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Oldbury will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Oldbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Oldbury, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Oldbury for tapas catering include Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old House (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Oldbury hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Places near Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Oldbury has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Oldbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Oldbury for guests?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Oldbury close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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