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Tapas Catering for Stanhope events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Stanhope.
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Stanhope
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Stanhope has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Stanhope
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Around Stanhope, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Your questions about tapas catering in Stanhope
We’re having a ceremony at St. Francis: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Stanhope
What else we do in Stanhope
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Planning a tapas spread in Stanhope
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Stanhope to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A picnic in Ashford Community Woodland? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 1.2 miles away. Stanhope is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN23, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Stanhope for tapas catering include Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Beaver Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Where we can cook in Stanhope
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- 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