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Tapas Catering for Tudeley Hale events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Tudeley Hale.
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Tudeley Hale
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Tudeley Hale until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Tudeley Hale
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Tudeley Hale, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Tudeley Hale? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
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Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Tudeley Hale often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Your questions about tapas catering in Tudeley Hale
Do you come out to small places like Tudeley Hale?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Tudeley Hale?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tudeley Hale.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Tudeley Hale and across Kent
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Tudeley Hale
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For tapas catering in Tudeley Hale, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Tudeley Hale. Tudeley Hale is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tudeley Hale to London (about 28 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Tonbridge station is about 2.2 miles away. Historic houses near Tudeley Hale include Old Soar Manor (5 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in TN11, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Tudeley Hale, we also cover Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hillview School for Girls (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poacher & Partridge pub (under half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in Tudeley Hale
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- 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