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Tapas Catering for Pipsden events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Pipsden.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Pipsden
How our tapas catering works in Pipsden
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas, and we are often booked for anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Pipsden, 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.
Occasions we cook for in Pipsden
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
A picnic in Collingwood Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ensure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Pipsden
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Pipsden and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pipsden to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Historic houses near Pipsden include Great Dixter (4.3 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pipsden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Rye Road and Water Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Pipsden, we also cover Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Oak And Ivy Public House (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Pipsden
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Pipsden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much does tapas catering cost in Pipsden?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Other catering in Pipsden
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Pipsden has daylight until about 9:15pm 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Pipsden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Pipsden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Pipsden and the whole of Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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