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Tapas Catering for Fant events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Fant.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Fant?
How our tapas catering works in Fant
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For receptions and drinks parties and engagement drinks, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas and more.
Tapas make a party in Fant easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Perfect for your event in Fant
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Fant:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Fant: venues and local tips
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Fant will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fant to Canterbury (26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.9 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fant, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the ME16 and ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Fant on the A26, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Fant, we also cover East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fant include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
Where we can cook in Fant
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Fant
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Common questions in Fant
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Fant?
East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater in Fant?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fant is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in Fant?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Fant
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Fant stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through 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