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Tapas & canapé catering in Aylesham, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Aylesham.
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Aylesham
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About our tapas catering in Aylesham
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and table tapas as a starter.
Around Aylesham, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why choose tapas catering in Aylesham?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Aylesham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
What affects the price in Aylesham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aylesham, and we will put together a menu and price.
Towns and villages near Aylesham
Other catering in Aylesham
Planning a tapas spread in Aylesham
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Aylesham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Aylesham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Aylesham station is in Aylesham itself. Aylesham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Aylesham, we also cover Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
FAQs for Aylesham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Aylesham?
Aylesham station, in Aylesham itself.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Aylesham?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Aylesham and the whole of Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Aylesham is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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