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Tapas Catering for Teasley Mead events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Teasley Mead and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Teasley Mead
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering in Teasley Mead, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Teasley Mead, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Teasley Mead is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Teasley Mead
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Where we can cook in Teasley Mead
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Teasley Mead and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Teasley Mead
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Teasley Mead to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Teasley Mead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Historic buildings near Teasley Mead frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Teasley Mead include Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Teasley Mead is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN3, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place. Nearby, we also cater events in Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). The countryside around Teasley Mead includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
FAQs for Teasley Mead
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Teasley Mead too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Teasley Mead?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
- 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