Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Southborough, Kent
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 Southborough.
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Southborough?
About our tapas catering in Southborough
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Southborough. For office parties and launches and cocktail parties, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Southborough easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Where we can cook in Southborough
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Southborough
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Nearby places to Southborough
Other catering in Southborough
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or TN4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Southborough
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Southborough or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Southborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Southborough to London (28 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (3.5 miles west) and Groombridge Place (4 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Southborough, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN4 and TN2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Southborough include the A26, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Southborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Flying Dutchman pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Southborough? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Common questions in Southborough
What’s the nearest station to Southborough for guests?
High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Is Southborough close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Southborough has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Southborough
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
If you are looking at a historic venue around Southborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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