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Tapas Catering in Cotman's Ash
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Cotman's Ash.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Cotman's Ash
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Cotman's Ash
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We are often asked to cater engagement drinks and drinks parties and receptions, serving patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Cotman's Ash, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Places near Cotman's Ash
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Questions from Cotman's Ash
What’s the nearest station to Cotman's Ash for guests?
Kemsing station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Who books tapas catering in Cotman's Ash?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Cotman's Ash, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Cotman's Ash include Lullingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Why choose live paella in Cotman's Ash?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Cotman's Ash and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Cotman's Ash
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Cotman's Ash or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cotman's Ash to London (19 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cotman's Ash, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Cotman's Ash is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN15 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside Cotman's Ash, we cover Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Cotman's Ash is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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