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Tapas Catering in Palmer's Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Palmer's Green and across Kent.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Palmer's Green
Perfect for your event in Palmer's Green
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Paddock Wood station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About our tapas catering in Palmer's Green
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Palmer's Green. Whether it is evening grazing and office parties and launches, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
For a country party near Palmer's Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Palmer's Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Palmer's Green 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Palmer's Green and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Palmer's Green questions
Is Palmer's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Palmer's Green?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Drinks receptions around Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Palmer's Green, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of All Saints. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Palmer's Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN12, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Palmer's Green for tapas catering include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Palmer's Green includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Halfway House Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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