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Tapas & canapé catering in Lilyvale, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Lilyvale and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Lilyvale
Tapas catering in Lilyvale, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and sharing tapas starters, serving padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Near Lilyvale, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lilyvale? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why choose live paella in Lilyvale?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Lilyvale and across Kent
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Lilyvale
Can you cook near the sea around Lilyvale?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Lilyvale close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Also near Lilyvale
Other catering in Lilyvale
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Lilyvale, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lilyvale. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Lilyvale include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lilyvale, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Lilyvale, we cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Lilyvale is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Events we cater in Lilyvale
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
If you are looking at a historic venue around Lilyvale, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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