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Tapas Catering for Pootings events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pootings and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Pootings
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Pootings has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How our tapas catering works in Pootings
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Pootings, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning a tapas spread in Pootings
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Pootings are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pootings to London (about 20 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Congregational Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
We cater events across TN8. Other places close to Pootings for tapas catering include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Pootings includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Pootings and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Why choose tapas catering in Pootings?
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Pootings and Kent:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (1.4 miles north) and Quebec House (3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Nearby places to Pootings
What else we do in Pootings
Your questions about tapas catering in Pootings
Which station should guests use for Pootings?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Pootings?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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