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Tapas & canapé catering in Kingsnorth, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kingsnorth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Kingsnorth
Receptions and parties in Kingsnorth
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Kingsnorth, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Kingsnorth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles north. A picnic in Ashford Green Corridors? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Kingsnorth is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN23 and TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Kingsnorth, we cover Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering in Kingsnorth, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a country party near Kingsnorth, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why choose live paella in Kingsnorth?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingsnorth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Kingsnorth questions
Which station should guests use for Kingsnorth?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you come to Kingsnorth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kingsnorth. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Kingsnorth has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Kingsnorth? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Kingsnorth
Also in Kingsnorth
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
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