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Tapas Catering for Leadingcross Green events
Looking for tapas catering in Leadingcross Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Leadingcross Green
How our tapas catering works in Leadingcross Green
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is engagement drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Leadingcross Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Who books tapas catering in Leadingcross Green?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
If you are looking at a historic venue around Leadingcross Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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What else we do in Leadingcross Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Common questions in Leadingcross Green
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Leadingcross Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Leadingcross Green
Leadingcross Green is about 8 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Leadingcross Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Kiln Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Leadingcross Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Headcorn Road and Boughton Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lenham (1 mile north), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east), Woodside Green (2 miles north-east), West Street (2 miles north-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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