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Tapas Catering in Fleeden
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fleeden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Fleeden events
FAQs for Fleeden
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Fleeden?
Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How much does tapas catering cost in Fleeden?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fleeden.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater in Fleeden?
We do. Fleeden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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 our tapas catering works in Fleeden
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and launches and office parties, we can cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Fleeden, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Fleeden
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Fleeden, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
For event organisers in Fleeden
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fleeden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Places near Fleeden
What else we do in Fleeden
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Fleeden hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Fleeden is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Fleeden
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN26 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Fleeden to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Parks such as Ashford Community Woodland have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 2.8 miles away. Fleeden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN26. Other places close to Fleeden for tapas catering include Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Fleeden include Orlestone Forest.
- 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