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Tapas & canapé catering in Speed Gate, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Speed Gate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Speed Gate
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas catering in Speed Gate, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Speed Gate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Speed Gate questions
What’s the nearest station to Speed Gate for guests?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Speed Gate?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cover Speed Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Speed Gate. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Speed Gate
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose live paella in Speed Gate?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Speed Gate hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Kent, including Speed Gate
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Speed Gate
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Speed Gate stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Speed Gate, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Towns and villages near Speed Gate
What else we do in Speed Gate
Tapas for events in Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Speed Gate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Speed Gate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Speed Gate include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Speed Gate often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in DA3, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Speed Gate, we cover Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Speed Gate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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