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Tapas Catering in Painter's Forstal
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Painter's Forstal: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Painter's Forstal?
Tapas catering for your event in Painter's Forstal
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s evening grazing and tapas and paella menus, we can cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Painter's Forstal, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Nearby places to Painter's Forstal
Other catering in Painter's Forstal
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Painter's Forstal hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Kent, including Painter's Forstal
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Painter's Forstal will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Faversham station is about 1.8 miles away. Historic houses near Painter's Forstal include Belmont House and Gardens (1.8 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. Whether your event is on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose tapas catering in Painter's Forstal?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Painter's Forstal frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about tapas catering in Painter's Forstal
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Painter's Forstal close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Painter's Forstal stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Painter's Forstal? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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