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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.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Denton
Tapas catering in Denton, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and office parties and launches, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
Near Denton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Denton is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your event in Denton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
Parks such as Jumping Downs have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas for events in Denton
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Denton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Denton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 2.7 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Denton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on The Street and Canterbury Road. Close by, we cover events in Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Denton hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Denton
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Your questions about tapas catering in Denton
Could we have live paella in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater in Denton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Denton. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Denton
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
What affects the price in Denton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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