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Tapas & canapé catering in New Ash Green, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Ash Green.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near New Ash Green
Tapas catering in New Ash Green, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include padrón peppers, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
Near New Ash Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
FAQs for New Ash Green
What’s the nearest station to New Ash Green for guests?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
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.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Places near New Ash Green
What else we do in New Ash Green
New Ash Green: venues and local tips
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around New Ash Green and nearby villages. New Ash Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Parks such as Rectory Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. New Ash Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in DA3 and TN15. From Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in New Ash Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in New Ash Green
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater in New Ash Green and Kent:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near New Ash Green include Cobham College (4.3 miles east) and Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in New Ash Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and 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