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Tapas & canapé catering in Lunsford, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lunsford and the surrounding area.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Lunsford
How our tapas catering works in Lunsford
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and engagement parties.
For a party in a place like Lunsford, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Lunsford?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Other catering in Lunsford
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning a tapas spread in Lunsford
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Lunsford and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Lunsford to London (26 miles away).
A picnic in Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (3.8 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. From Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Lunsford is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Lunsford questions
What’s the nearest station to Lunsford for guests?
New Hythe station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Lunsford close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
- 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