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Tapas & canapé catering in Ryarsh, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ryarsh and across Kent.
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Ryarsh
Tapas catering in Ryarsh, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We’re often asked to cater tapas starters and work receptions, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Ryarsh, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Ryarsh
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Ryarsh?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ryarsh and Kent:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
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Your questions about tapas catering in Ryarsh
Is Ryarsh close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ryarsh for guests?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Ryarsh is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Tapas for events in Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ryarsh. Ryarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Ryarsh include Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, West Malling station is about 1.7 miles away.
We cook at events all over the ME19 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Ryarsh, we also cover Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Ryarsh includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Ryarsh include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (less than half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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