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Tapas Catering in Norton Ash
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Norton Ash and across Kent.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Norton Ash
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Norton Ash until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Norton Ash, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For tapas before paella and birthday drinks, we can cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Norton Ash, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Occasions we cook for in Norton Ash
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Norton Ash include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Norton Ash
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Norton Ash? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Norton Ash
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Common questions in Norton Ash
What’s the nearest station to Norton Ash for guests?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Norton Ash close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Receptions and parties in Norton Ash
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Norton Ash to Canterbury (11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Tapas catering in ME9 is planned around your venue. Local streets include London Road and Lower Norton Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Norton Ash and across Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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