Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Finberry events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Finberry. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Finberry
Finberry: venues and local tips
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Finberry are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Finberry to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. Finberry is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
How our tapas catering works in Finberry
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For cocktail parties and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Finberry, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Towns and villages near Finberry
Other catering in Finberry
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Finberry? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
FAQs for Finberry
Do you come out to small places like Finberry?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Finberry.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Finberry until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Finberry, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Who books tapas catering in Finberry?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Ashford Green Corridors? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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