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Tapas Catering in Kent

We cater across 922 towns and villages in Kent for tapas catering, with everything cooked live on the day.

Tapas Catering across Kent

Tapas catering in every part of Kent

Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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What else we do in Kent

Postcode districts

Our tapas catering in Kent

Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for work receptions and engagement celebrations.

Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over.

We check your date.
You pick the style.
We arrive and set up our station.
Hot and cold tapas are served.
Afterwards, we clear up.

Pricing in Kent

Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.

Why book with us

Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Real theatre, not just catering
No hidden extras in your quote
Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Maidstone

Around Maidstone, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include River Len LNR (less than half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (within half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). The closest station to Maidstone is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Drinks receptions across Kent

Tapas work for town receptions and village parties across Kent. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. Around 219 places in Kent are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.

Maidstone: Historic houses near Maidstone include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as River Len LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. A summer drinks reception in Maidstone 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.

About the dishes

Patatas bravas

A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.

Manchego & membrillo

Manchego with sweet quince.

Is live paella right for you?

Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around.

Questions to ask before you book

The venue requirements
How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Staff numbers and hours
Exactly what’s included in the price

What tapas catering costs

These are the factors that matter most:

Plates, cutlery and glassware
Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The length of service
Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

Details that help

To speed things up, tell us:

Diets and allergies you know about
Expected numbers
Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The date and time of the event

Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Kent? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Should I cook it myself?

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.

Occasions we cook for in Kent

They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.

Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:

Tapas starters
Tapas and paella menus
Birthday drinks
Receptions and drinks parties

Kent questions

Can you serve tapas as well?

Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.

Is halal food available?

Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.

How much paella per person?

We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.

What if the weather’s bad?

We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.

Do you take everything away?

We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.

Can you serve drinks?

We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.

What does tapas catering cost?

We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.