Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Alkham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Alkham and across Kent.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Alkham
Tapas catering in Alkham, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for receptions and drinks parties and evening grazing.
For a country party near Alkham, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Events in Alkham and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
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Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Alkham is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose tapas catering in Alkham?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Alkham: venues and local tips
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Alkham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Sladden Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Alkham, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Alkham for tapas catering include South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Alkham questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Anthony the Martyr: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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