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Tapas & canapé catering in Pembury, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pembury.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Pembury?
Tapas catering in Pembury, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
Around Pembury, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Pembury
Also in Pembury
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Events we cater in Pembury
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a tapas spread in Pembury
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For tapas catering in Pembury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Pembury. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pembury to Brighton (29 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pembury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Brenchley Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembury, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN2, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Pembury, we also cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Pembury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find King William IV pub (less than half a mile south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Questions from Pembury
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Pembury?
High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Pembury stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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