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Tapas Catering for Chalksole Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chalksole Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Chalksole Green
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Tapas catering in Chalksole Green, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Chalksole Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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Chalksole Green: your questions answered
Is Chalksole Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Chalksole Green?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Planning a tapas spread in Chalksole Green
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Chalksole Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Parks such as Sladden Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT15 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Chalksole Green for tapas catering include Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
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.
Why choose tapas catering in Chalksole Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chalksole Green:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chalksole Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Chalksole Green stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late 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.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chalksole Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- 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