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Tapas & canapé catering in Stocks Green, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stocks Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Stocks Green
How our tapas catering works in Stocks Green
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
Near Stocks Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Stocks Green: venues and local tips
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN11 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Stocks Green has its own station, Hildenborough station. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of the TN11 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stocks Green include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (0.8 miles east)
Also near Stocks Green
Also in Stocks Green
Where we can cook in Stocks Green
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
FAQs for Stocks Green
Is Stocks Green close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Who books tapas catering in Stocks Green?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Stocks Green book us for events such as:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Stocks Green include Penshurst Place (3.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. 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.
Why Stocks Green hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Stocks Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stocks Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Stocks Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
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