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Tapas Catering in Caring
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Caring. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Caring
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
How our tapas catering works in Caring
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For tapas and paella menus and tapas starters, we can cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In a rural spot like Caring, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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What else we do in Caring
What affects the price in Caring
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Caring is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Caring, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Caring?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Events in Caring and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Caring: your questions answered
Is Caring too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Caring close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Why choose tapas catering in Caring?
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caring and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas for events in Caring
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Caring or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Caring is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Caring include Stoneacre (0.7 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Caring, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Caring is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Caring Lane and Caring Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Caring include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
- 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