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Tapas Catering in Swattenden
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Swattenden and the surrounding area.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Swattenden?
How our tapas catering works in Swattenden
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Near Swattenden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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. Evening receptions in Swattenden stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Swattenden? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Swattenden
Could we have live paella in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
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.
Do you cater in Swattenden?
We do. We cook at events in Swattenden and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Perfect for your event in Swattenden
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Congregational Church.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Drinks receptions around Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Swattenden to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Swattenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Swattenden to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Historic buildings near Swattenden often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Crane Valley have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Swattenden is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across TN17. For events just outside Swattenden, we cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Why choose live paella in Swattenden?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Swattenden
What else we do in Swattenden
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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