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Tapas & canapé catering in Sepham Heath, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sepham Heath and the surrounding area.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Sepham Heath
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Tapas catering in Sepham Heath, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés, with padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Sepham Heath, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Sepham Heath
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For tapas catering in Sepham Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sepham Heath. Sepham Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Otford Lane Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Polhill Bank? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Sepham Heath is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sepham Heath include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sepham Heath
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Occasions we cook for in Sepham Heath
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Sepham Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Sepham Heath is around 9:20pm in 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get 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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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Sepham Heath
Do you cater in the Kent Downs 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Otford Lane Mission Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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