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Tapas Catering for Three Chimneys events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Three Chimneys and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Three Chimneys
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
How our tapas catering works in Three Chimneys
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and receptions and drinks parties, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Three Chimneys, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your event in Three Chimneys
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Three Chimneys:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Headcorn station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Three Chimneys
Also in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys questions
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Three Chimneys from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
On the day, 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. At midsummer, it is light in Three Chimneys until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Three Chimneys is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Three Chimneys, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Three Chimneys, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Three Chimneys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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