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Tapas Catering for Biddenden Green events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Biddenden Green and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Biddenden Green
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
About our tapas catering in Biddenden Green
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include evening grazing and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Biddenden Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Biddenden Green hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Biddenden Green
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Biddenden Green
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Biddenden Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Biddenden Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Biddenden Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN27, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road. If your venue is just outside Biddenden Green, we also cover Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in Biddenden Green
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
What affects the price in Biddenden Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Biddenden Green
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Biddenden Green for guests?
Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Biddenden Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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