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Tapas & canapé catering in Addington, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Addington and across Kent.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Addington
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Addington, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For receptions and drinks parties and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas and more.
For a country party near Addington, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Addington until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Addington
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is 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.
Addington questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Addington from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How much space do you need?
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.
Receptions and parties in Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Addington. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
A picnic in Manor Park Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, West Malling station is about 1.8 miles away.
Anywhere in ME19, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (under half a mile west)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Addington?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Historic houses near Addington include Old Soar Manor (3.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- 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