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Tapas & canapé catering in Langley Heath, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Langley Heath.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Langley Heath
Why choose tapas catering in Langley Heath?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Langley Heath and Kent:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Langley Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our tapas catering in Langley Heath
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and work receptions.
For a country party near Langley Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Langley Heath questions
What’s the nearest station to Langley Heath for guests?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Planning a tapas spread in Langley Heath
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Langley Heath will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Langley Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Langley Heath to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Hollingbourne station is about 2.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Langley Heath is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Potting Shed pub (0.5 miles west)
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Langley Heath until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Langley Heath
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Planning tapas catering in Langley Heath? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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