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Tapas Catering in Kenardington
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kenardington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Kenardington
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Kenardington
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and table tapas as a starter.
Near Kenardington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Kenardington hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Kenardington and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Kenardington or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. If you are looking at a historic venue around Kenardington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in TN26 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Kenardington for tapas catering include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Kenardington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Common questions in Kenardington
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Kenardington for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Who books tapas catering in Kenardington?
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kenardington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in Kenardington until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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