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Tapas Catering in Farningham
Looking for tapas catering in Farningham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Farningham
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Farningham, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and engagement celebrations, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Near Farningham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Farningham
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Farningham:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near Farningham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose live paella in Farningham?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farningham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Farningham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Farningham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Farningham. Farningham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. For guests coming by train, Eynsford station is about 1.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Farningham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in DA4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Farningham include The Warren.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pied Bull pub (under half a mile north)
Common questions in Farningham
What’s the nearest station to Farningham for guests?
Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Farningham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater in Farningham?
We do. We cook at events in Farningham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Nearby places to Farningham
Other catering in Farningham
- 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