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Tapas Catering for Paddock events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Paddock and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Paddock?
What affects the price in Paddock
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Tapas catering in Paddock, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For drinks reception canapés and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Paddock, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Places near Paddock
Also in Paddock
Events we cater in Paddock
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Paddock book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Paddock hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Paddock
- A quote that spells everything out
FAQs for Paddock
What’s the nearest station to Paddock for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Paddock is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paddock: venues and local tips
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Charing station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Paddock include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Paddock is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Canterbury Road and Green Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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