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Tapas & canapé catering in Colliers Green, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Colliers Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Colliers Green
Tapas catering for your event in Colliers Green
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For receptions and drinks parties and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Colliers Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colliers Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Colliers Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Colliers Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Receptions and parties in Colliers Green
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Colliers Green. Colliers Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Colliers Green to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.9 miles north. A picnic in The Gill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Colliers Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Colliers Green for tapas catering include Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Colliers Green include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Colliers Green
What else we do in Colliers Green
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Perfect for your event in Colliers Green
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Colliers Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Colliers Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Colliers Green
Is Colliers Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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