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Tapas & canapé catering in Anvil Green, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Anvil Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Anvil Green
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tapas catering for your event in Anvil Green
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Anvil Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Anvil Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Events we cater in Anvil Green
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Also near Anvil Green
What else we do in Anvil Green
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Anvil Green
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Anvil Green
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Anvil Green
Which station should guests use for Anvil Green?
The closest is Chilham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Anvil Green is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Anvil Green: venues and local tips
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests. Anvil Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Anvil Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Anvil Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Anvil Green, we also cover Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Compasses Inn (0.7 miles west)
- 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