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Tapas & canapé catering in Styants Bottom, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Styants Bottom? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Styants Bottom?
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tapas catering in Styants Bottom, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Styants Bottom, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Styants Bottom until about 9:20pm, 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Styants Bottom, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. 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.
Why Styants Bottom hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Styants Bottom
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Styants Bottom to London (about 21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Kemsing station is about 1 mile away. After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Styants Bottom, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN15, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Styants Bottom
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around Styants Bottom, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Styants Bottom
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.
We’re having a ceremony at St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- 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