Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Peckham Bush, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Peckham Bush and across Kent.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Peckham Bush
Tapas catering for your event in Peckham Bush
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s anniversary parties and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española and more.
Near Peckham Bush, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 will do the cooking.
Tapas for events in Peckham Bush
Peckham Bush is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Events in Peckham Bush are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Peckham Bush to London (about 28 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Bush Road and Bullen Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hale Street (1 mile south-east), East Peckham (1 mile south), Snoll Hatch (1 mile south), Branbridges (1 mile south-east) and Little Mill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Teapot Island (1.6 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Schools near Peckham Bush include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush Blackbird And Thrush Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Peckham Bush?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
For guests coming by train, Yalding station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Peckham Bush has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Peckham Bush? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Peckham Bush hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Peckham Bush
What else we do in Peckham Bush
Questions from Peckham Bush
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Peckham Bush for guests?
Yalding station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much does tapas catering cost in Peckham Bush?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- 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