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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, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Ash
Tapas catering in Ash, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For tapas before paella and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers for your guests.
Around Ash, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Questions from Ash
Is Ash close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Ash is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ash, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Perfect for your event in Ash
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ash, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Ash: venues and local tips
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Ash to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ash to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east.
Tapas catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and timings. From The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Ash, we cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Ash and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning tapas catering in Ash? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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