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Tapas Catering for Lenham Heath events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Lenham Heath.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Lenham Heath events
Tapas catering in Lenham Heath, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Lenham Heath, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Lenham Heath: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lenham Heath?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lenham Heath?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Drinks receptions around Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Lenham Heath, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lenham Heath to Canterbury (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Heath, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lenham Heath
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Nearby places to Lenham Heath
What else we do in Lenham Heath
Why choose tapas catering in Lenham Heath?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lenham Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lenham Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Lenham Heath has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lenham Heath hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
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