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Tapas Catering in Platt's Heath
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Platt's Heath and across Kent.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Platt's Heath
FAQs for Platt's Heath
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.
Can you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
About our tapas catering in Platt's Heath
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For welcome-drink canapés and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Platt's Heath, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Platt's Heath and across Kent
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Platt's Heath
What else we do in Platt's Heath
What affects the price in Platt's Heath
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Platt's Heath?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Platt's Heath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Tapas for events in Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Platt's Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Platt's Heath to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Lenham station is about 1.2 miles away. Historic houses near Platt's Heath include Leeds Castle (3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Platt's Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in ME17, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Platt's Heath is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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