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Tapas Catering for Luddesdown events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Luddesdown and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Luddesdown events
Common questions in Luddesdown
Could we have live paella in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Luddesdown from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Luddesdown?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Luddesdown and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Tapas catering in Luddesdown, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and evening sharing boards.
For a country party near Luddesdown, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a tapas spread in Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For tapas catering in Luddesdown, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Luddesdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.2 miles north) and Starkey Castle (2.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Luddesdown, we cover Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Luddesdown include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Luddesdown
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
A picnic in Camer Park Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Luddesdown is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
- 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