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Tapas Catering in Romney Street
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 for events in Romney Street.
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Romney Street events
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas catering for your event in Romney Street
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We are often asked to cater office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés, with padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Romney Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Romney Street stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Romney Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Romney Street?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Romney Street book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
A picnic in Kemsing Down? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
Receptions and parties in Romney Street
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Romney Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Romney Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Romney Street to London (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near Romney Street include Lullingstone Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.6 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Shoreham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away. Romney Street is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Bower Lane and Romney Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
Common questions in Romney Street
What’s the nearest station to Romney Street for guests?
The closest is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Romney Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
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How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Romney Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Romney Street
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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