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Tapas & canapé catering in Fawkham Green, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Fawkham Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
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About our tapas catering in Fawkham Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s tapas starters and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Fawkham Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Towns and villages near Fawkham Green
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Receptions and parties in Fawkham Green
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA3 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Fawkham Green to London (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Fawkham Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in DA3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Fawkham Green for tapas catering include Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Fawkham Green: your questions answered
How far is Fawkham Green from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you come to Fawkham Green?
We do. We cook at events in Fawkham Green and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Fawkham Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Fawkham Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Occasions we cook for in Fawkham Green
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
What affects the price in Fawkham Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
- 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