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Tapas & canapé catering in Fairbourne Heath, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Fairbourne Heath.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Fairbourne Heath
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Fairbourne Heath stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering for your event in Fairbourne Heath
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and engagement drinks, with padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Fairbourne Heath, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
For event organisers in Fairbourne Heath
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Fairbourne Heath: your questions answered
How far is Fairbourne Heath from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Fairbourne Heath for guests?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who books tapas catering in Fairbourne Heath?
Tapas are sociable food.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Fairbourne Heath:
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
Drinks receptions around Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Fairbourne Heath and the surrounding area. Fairbourne Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1.6 miles north. Historic buildings near Fairbourne Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Fairbourne Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME17, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Lenham Road and Windmill Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Fairbourne Heath include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to Fairbourne Heath
What else we do in Fairbourne Heath
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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