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Tapas Catering for Cheeseman's Green events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cheeseman's Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Cheeseman's Green
How our tapas catering works in Cheeseman's Green
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and engagement celebrations.
Near Cheeseman's Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning tapas catering in Cheeseman's Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cheeseman's Green
Other catering in Cheeseman's 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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Events we cater in Cheeseman's Green
Tapas get people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Questions from Cheeseman's Green
Is Cheeseman's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Cheeseman's Green?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cover Cheeseman's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cheeseman's Green is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Cheeseman's Green
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Cheeseman's Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cheeseman's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Cheeseman's Green to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Cheeseman's Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Cheeseman's Green, we cover Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Cheeseman's Green include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Cheeseman's Green include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Cheeseman's Green stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- 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