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Tapas Catering for Chilmington Green events
Looking for tapas catering in Chilmington Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Chilmington Green
Tapas catering in Chilmington Green, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and engagement celebrations, with croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Chilmington Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chilmington Green
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Towns and villages near Chilmington Green
What else we do in Chilmington Green
Why choose tapas catering in Chilmington Green?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilmington Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Chilmington Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Chilmington Green and nearby villages. Chilmington Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A picnic in Ashford Community Woodland? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. Chilmington Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN23 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Chilmington Green, we also cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Chilmington Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Chilmington Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chilmington Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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