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Tapas Catering for Longfield events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Longfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Longfield
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Longfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Longfield, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Tapas catering in Longfield, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For drinks parties and receptions and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Longfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Longfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Longfield
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Occasions we cook for in Longfield
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Longfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Drinks receptions around Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For tapas catering in Longfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Longfield. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Longfield to London (about 19 miles away).
Historic buildings near Longfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Rectory Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Longfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in DA3, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Longfield?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Longfield hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Longfield questions
Is Longfield close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Longfield?
Longfield has its own station: Longfield station.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
- 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