Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Ebbsfleet Valley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ebbsfleet Valley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Ebbsfleet Valley events
Ebbsfleet Valley questions
Which station should guests use for Ebbsfleet Valley?
The closest is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
About our tapas catering in Ebbsfleet Valley
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course.
For a party in a place like Ebbsfleet Valley, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Ebbsfleet Valley
What else we do in Ebbsfleet Valley
Where we can cook in Ebbsfleet Valley
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Why choose tapas catering in Ebbsfleet Valley?
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Parks such as Castle Hill Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Ebbsfleet Valley until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Receptions and parties in Ebbsfleet Valley
Ebbsfleet Valley is about 2 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. For an event in Ebbsfleet Valley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ebbsfleet Valley. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ebbsfleet Valley to London (18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ebbsfleet International station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
Wherever your event is in DA10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Tomalin Drive and Mackerness Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Ebbsfleet Valley, we cover Betsham (1 mile south), Springhead (1 mile east), Painters Ash (2 miles south-east), Southfleet (2 miles south-east) and Hook Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (1.2 miles north-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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