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Tapas & canapé catering in Kit's Coty, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kit's Coty: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Kit's Coty
Tapas catering for your event in Kit's Coty
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Kit's Coty, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Kit's Coty
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Also near Kit's Coty
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What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Kit's Coty stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Kit's Coty
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. From the centre of Kit's Coty to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Kit's Coty to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Kit's Coty, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Aylesford station is about 2.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kit's Coty, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. Local streets include Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lower Bell pub (within half a mile south)
Your questions about tapas catering in Kit's Coty
How far is Kit's Coty from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Kit's Coty?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cover Kit's Coty?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Kit's Coty is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much does tapas catering cost in Kit's Coty?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Who books tapas catering in Kit's Coty?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kit's Coty and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
A picnic in Westfield Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Kit's Coty? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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