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Tapas & canapé catering in Appledore Heath, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Appledore Heath and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Appledore Heath
Tapas catering for your event in Appledore Heath
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is launches and office parties and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Appledore Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Events we cater in Appledore Heath
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Appledore Heath:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Appledore Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Drinks receptions around Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Appledore Heath or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.
Where we can cook in Appledore Heath
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Your questions about tapas catering in Appledore Heath
Is Appledore Heath close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appledore Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Appledore Heath has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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