Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lower Hartlip, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lower Hartlip and across Kent.
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Lower Hartlip
Why choose live paella in Lower Hartlip?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real 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 you book.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in Lower Hartlip, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas.
For a country party near Lower Hartlip, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Lower Hartlip stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Planning tapas catering in Lower Hartlip? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Hartlip
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Lower Hartlip
Which station should guests use for Lower Hartlip?
Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lower Hartlip?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Also near Lower Hartlip
More for events in Lower Hartlip
Receptions and parties in Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Lower Hartlip, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lower Hartlip. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lower Hartlip, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Foxburrow Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hartlip, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Lower Hartlip for tapas catering include Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Lower Hartlip includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Lower Hartlip
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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