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Tapas & canapé catering in Pluckley, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Pluckley and across Kent.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Pluckley
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Pluckley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Pluckley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Occasions we cook for in Pluckley
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Pluckley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pluckley, and we will put together a menu and price.
Pluckley: venues and local tips
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Pluckley will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Pluckley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Pluckley to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 1.4 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Pluckley
What else we do in Pluckley
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Pluckley has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Pluckley: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Pluckley close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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