Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Riseden
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Riseden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Riseden
Perfect for your event in Riseden
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Riseden book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.1 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
About our tapas catering in Riseden
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas before paella and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Riseden, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
For event organisers in Riseden
Throwing 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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Receptions and parties in Riseden
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Riseden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Riseden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Riseden to Brighton (31 miles away).
Historic buildings near Riseden often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Riseden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Riseden, we cover Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseden includes Bewl Water.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Riseden stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Riseden? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Riseden
Do you come out to small places like Riseden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater 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.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Riseden.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
- 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