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Tapas & canapé catering in The Platt, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in The Platt.
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in The Platt
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Tapas catering in The Platt, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For table tapas as a starter and work receptions, we can cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near The Platt, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose tapas catering in The Platt?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Frant station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Common questions in The Platt
Is The Platt close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to The Platt for guests?
Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Planning a tapas spread in The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in The Platt will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. The Platt is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from The Platt to Brighton (25 miles away).
Parks such as Eridge Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near The Platt include Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (4.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of The Platt, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN3, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Platt include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
More for events in The Platt
What affects the price in The Platt
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in The Platt until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in The Platt? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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- 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