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Tapas Catering in Ridgeway
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ridgeway and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Ridgeway events
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Ridgeway 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Ridgeway
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Ridgeway. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Ridgeway, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Ridgeway or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Ridgeway to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.9 miles away. Ridgeway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Ridgeway for tapas catering include Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ridgeway includes Hatch Park.
Why choose live paella in Ridgeway?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Ridgeway and the whole of Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Ridgeway
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ridgeway, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Historic buildings near Ridgeway frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Common questions in Ridgeway
Is Ridgeway too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ridgeway close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How much does tapas catering cost in Ridgeway?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
- 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