Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Folly Town
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Folly Town and across Kent.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Folly Town events
How our tapas catering works in Folly Town
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we’re often booked for anniversary parties and evening grazing.
Near Folly Town, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Folly Town and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
For event organisers in Folly Town
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Folly Town until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Folly Town: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Folly Town?
Wye station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Folly Town?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Occasions we cook for in Folly Town
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Folly Town, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Wye station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Nearby places to Folly Town
What else we do in Folly Town
Planning a tapas spread in Folly Town
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Folly Town or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Folly Town to Canterbury (9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Folly Town, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. We also cook at events in Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Bowl Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
- 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