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Tapas & canapé catering in Stockland Green, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stockland Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Stockland Green
FAQs for Stockland Green
Is Stockland Green close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How our tapas catering works in Stockland Green
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater engagement celebrations and birthday drinks, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Stockland Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Stockland Green
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Why choose tapas catering in Stockland Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stockland Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Stockland Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Stockland Green: venues and local tips
Stockland Green is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Stockland Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Stockland Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stockland Green to Brighton (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, High Brooms station is about 2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Stockland Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stockland Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN3, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Stockland Green Road and Etherington Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Stockland Green, we also cover Speldhurst (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north), Southborough (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile south-west) and Printstile (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east) and Snodland (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stockland Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Gregory's Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stockland Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price 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