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Tapas & canapé catering in Denton, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Denton and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Denton
Perfect for your event in Denton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Denton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
A picnic in Northfleet Urban Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas catering for your event in Denton
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Denton easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Denton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Denton questions
Could we have live paella in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Denton from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Denton: venues and local tips
Denton is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. For tapas catering in Denton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Denton to London (22 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Denton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Barr Road, Mark Lane and Forge Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Denton include the A226, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-west), Gravesend (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile west), Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south-west) and Northfleet (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Denton include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship & Lobster pub (0.6 miles north)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Also in Denton
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Denton
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Denton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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