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Tapas Catering in Paddlesworth
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Paddlesworth.
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Paddlesworth
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Paddlesworth until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Paddlesworth
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Paddlesworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Paddlesworth?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Your questions about tapas catering in Paddlesworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Benedict's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Paddlesworth for guests?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How much does tapas catering cost in Paddlesworth?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Paddlesworth: venues and local tips
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Paddlesworth will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Paddlesworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Paddlesworth to London (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Paddlesworth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in ME6, we can bring tapas catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Paddlesworth includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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