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Tapas Catering in South Stour
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Stour.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near South Stour
Who books tapas catering in South Stour?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Stour, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Tapas catering in South Stour, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening grazing and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near South Stour, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in South Stour until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in South Stour
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in South Stour, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. South Stour is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from South Stour to Canterbury (14 miles away).
A picnic in Poulton Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near South Stour include Godinton House (4.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. South Stour is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Common questions in South Stour
What’s the nearest station to South Stour for guests?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you cook in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Where we can cook in South Stour
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Why choose live paella in South Stour?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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 us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including South Stour
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in South Stour
- 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