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Tapas & canapé catering in Pembles Cross, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Pembles Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
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Questions from Pembles Cross
What’s the nearest station to Pembles Cross for guests?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you come to Pembles Cross?
We do. We cook at events in Pembles Cross and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
About our tapas catering in Pembles Cross
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Pembles Cross, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, 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’s light in Pembles Cross 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Pembles Cross
More for events in Pembles Cross
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas for events in Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Pembles Cross, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Lenham station is about 2.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Pembles Cross and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Pembles Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pembles Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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