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Tapas Catering in Little Chart Forstal
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Chart Forstal.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Little Chart Forstal
Tapas catering for your event in Little Chart Forstal
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater evening grazing and tapas and paella menus.
Near Little Chart Forstal, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Why choose live paella in Little Chart Forstal?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Little Chart Forstal and the whole of Kent
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Little Chart Forstal has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get 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.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Little Chart Forstal
What’s the nearest station to Little Chart Forstal for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Nearby places to Little Chart Forstal
More for events in Little Chart Forstal
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Little Chart Forstal: venues and local tips
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Little Chart Forstal, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Little Chart Forstal to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Little Chart Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over TN27. Nearby, we also cater events in Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
- 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