Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Longfield Hill, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Longfield Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Longfield Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tapas catering for your event in Longfield Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Longfield Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why choose live paella in Longfield Hill?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. 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?
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Longfield Hill and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Longfield Hill until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Receptions and parties in Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Longfield Hill and nearby villages. Longfield Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Longfield Hill to London (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (2.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mildred. Longfield Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in DA3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Longfield Hill, we cover New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Longfield Hill includes Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
Your questions about tapas catering in Longfield Hill
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Longfield Hill for guests?
Meopham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
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 for them.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Who books tapas catering in Longfield Hill?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Longfield Hill book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Longfield Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
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