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Tapas Catering for Snargate events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Snargate.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Snargate
Tapas catering in Snargate, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater evening grazing and birthday and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Snargate, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Snargate until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN29 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Perfect for your event in Snargate
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Snargate, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
What else we do in Snargate
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Snargate hosts choose us
- We cover Snargate and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Snargate
What’s the nearest station to Snargate for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Snargate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Drinks receptions around Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Snargate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Historic buildings near Snargate often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.1 miles away.
Tapas catering in TN29 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Short Lane and Snargate Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Snargate
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Snargate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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