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Tapas & canapé catering in Ash, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ash: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Ash?
Tapas catering in Ash, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and engagement parties, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a country party near Ash, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Ash until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Tapas for events in Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN15 area, we can bring the pans to you. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ash, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Ash include Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN15 and DA3, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (less than half a mile north)
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Planning tapas catering in Ash? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Other catering in Ash
For planners, venues and organisers
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’ll 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.
FAQs for Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Perfect for your event in Ash
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
- 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