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Tapas Catering for Curteis' Corner events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Curteis' Corner and the surrounding area.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Curteis' Corner
What affects the price in Curteis' Corner
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Curteis' Corner, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a country party near Curteis' Corner, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Curteis' Corner is around 9:15pm 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Curteis' Corner, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Curteis' Corner hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Common questions in Curteis' Corner
Which station should guests use for Curteis' Corner?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a tapas spread in Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Curteis' Corner and nearby villages. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Curteis' Corner to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Historic buildings near Curteis' Corner frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of All Saints. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Curteis' Corner, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN27. Whether your event is on Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Curteis' Corner for tapas catering include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
Why choose tapas catering in Curteis' Corner?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Curteis' Corner book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Headcorn station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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