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Tapas Catering in Seal
Paella 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 Seal.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Seal
Tapas catering in Seal, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters, serving croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Seal, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Perfect for your event in Seal
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Seal book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near Seal include Knole House (1.8 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.1 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Seal
What else we do in Seal
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Seal stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Seal, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Seal: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Seal?
The closest is Bat & Ball station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas for events in Seal
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Seal will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Seal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Seal to London (about 20 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Seal, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Seal, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Seal for tapas catering include Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Wildernesse School (within half a mile south) and Knole Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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