Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stansted, Kent
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 Stansted.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Stansted?
About our tapas catering in Stansted
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and tortilla española.
Near Stansted, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Stansted questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Planning a tapas spread in Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For tapas catering in Stansted, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Stansted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Stansted to London (20 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stansted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south. Stansted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. Local streets include Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Stansted for tapas catering include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Stansted is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Places near Stansted
Also in Stansted
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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