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Tapas Catering for Tudeley events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tudeley.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Tudeley?
Tapas catering in Tudeley, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Tudeley. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Tudeley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Tudeley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tudeley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater in Tudeley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Tudeley and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Tudeley until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tudeley? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Events we cater in Tudeley
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tudeley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Towns and villages near Tudeley
Also in Tudeley
Planning a tapas spread in Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Tudeley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west.
We cover events in every part of the TN11 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Tudeley, we also cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 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).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poacher & Partridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
- 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