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Tapas Catering in Horton Kirby
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Horton Kirby and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Horton Kirby?
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas catering for your event in Horton Kirby
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Horton Kirby. On the menu are croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and anniversary parties.
Near Horton Kirby, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose tapas catering in Horton Kirby?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
If you are looking at a historic venue around Horton Kirby, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
Common questions in Horton Kirby
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of Saint Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Horton Kirby too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
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.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Horton Kirby: venues and local tips
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Horton Kirby, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Farningham Road station is about 0.8 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in DA4, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile west)
For event organisers in Horton Kirby
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Horton Kirby is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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