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Tapas Catering in Little Chart
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Chart and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
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Tapas catering in Little Chart, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for tapas starters and engagement parties.
Near Little Chart, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Events we cater in Little Chart
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Little Chart, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
Little Chart questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Little Chart for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Little Chart
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Little Chart, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Little Chart is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Little Chart to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.6 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Little Chart often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-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 (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Little Chart
What else we do in Little Chart
Where we can cook in Little Chart
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Little Chart
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Little Chart 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.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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