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Tapas Catering in Charing Hill
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Charing Hill and across Kent.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Charing Hill events
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas catering in Charing Hill, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For birthday drinks and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Charing Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Charing Hill hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Charing Hill and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Charing Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Charing Hill close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does tapas catering cost in Charing Hill?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Receptions and parties in Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Charing Hill. Charing Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Charing Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.2 miles south) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.2 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Charing Hill, we also cover Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Charing Hill
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Charing Hill book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
A picnic in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Charing Hill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charing Hill, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What affects the price in Charing Hill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through 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