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Tapas Catering in Aldington Frith
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Aldington Frith: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Aldington Frith
Why choose live paella in Aldington Frith?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Aldington Frith
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in Aldington Frith, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and launches and office parties, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Aldington Frith, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Aldington Frith
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Aldington Frith is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Drinks receptions around Aldington Frith
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Aldington Frith and nearby villages. Aldington Frith is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Aldington Frith to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 3.3 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Aldington Frith, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Aldington Frith is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Aldington Frith for tapas catering include Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Aldington Frith include Hatch Park.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Nearby places to Aldington Frith
What else we do in Aldington Frith
Aldington Frith: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Aldington Frith too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Aldington Frith?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Aldington Frith and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Aldington Frith
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
A picnic in Poulton Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- 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