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Tapas & canapé catering in Clap Hill, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Clap Hill.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Clap Hill
Who books tapas catering in Clap Hill?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 4.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas catering for your event in Clap Hill
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas, and typical bookings are for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella.
For a country party near Clap Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
For event organisers in Clap Hill
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clap Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Clap Hill until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Clap Hill: venues and local tips
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Clap Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Clap Hill include Westenhanger Castle (4.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. A picnic in Poulton Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Clap Hill
Is Clap Hill close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Clap Hill?
We do. We cook at events in Clap Hill and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Places near Clap Hill
More for events in Clap Hill
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clap Hill, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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