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Tapas & canapé catering in Swift's Green, Kent
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 in Swift's Green.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Swift's Green events
Tapas catering in Swift's Green, cooked live
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Near Swift's Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Swift's Green questions
Is Swift's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Swift's Green for guests?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Tapas for events in Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Swift's Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Swift's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near Swift's Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Swift's Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Swift's Green and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What happens on the day
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 the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Swift's Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Swift's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Who books tapas catering in Swift's Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Swift's Green, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Also near Swift's Green
Also in Swift's Green
- 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