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Tapas Catering in Platt
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Platt and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Platt?
Platt questions
How far is Platt from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Tapas catering in Platt, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For cocktail parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas and more.
For a country party near Platt, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why choose tapas catering in Platt?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Drinks receptions around Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Platt to London (23 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. If you are looking at a historic venue around Platt, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Platt is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN15, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common. For events just outside Platt, we cover Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile south-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Platt and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
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How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Platt has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Where we can cook in Platt
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Platt
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Platt? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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