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Tapas Catering in Sevington
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sevington and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Sevington events
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering for your event in Sevington
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Sevington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Towns and villages near Sevington
Other catering in Sevington
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Sevington
Sevington is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Sevington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sevington. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Sevington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.8 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sevington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN24 and TN25 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Church Road, Bad Munstereifel Road and Highfield Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Sevington, we also cover Hinxhill Park (1 mile north-east), Mersham (1 mile south-east), Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), South Stour (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sevington include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The North School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The William Harvey Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Sevington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Sevington
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Sevington include Godinton House (3.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Sevington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sevington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Sevington hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Common questions in Sevington
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Sevington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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