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Tapas Catering in Allhallows-on-Sea
Looking for tapas catering in Allhallows-on-Sea? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Allhallows-on-Sea events
Perfect for your event in Allhallows-on-Sea
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Allhallows-on-Sea and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
Tapas catering for your event in Allhallows-on-Sea
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and table tapas as a starter.
Near Allhallows-on-Sea, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
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How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Common questions in Allhallows-on-Sea
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Allhallows-on-Sea from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Allhallows-on-Sea stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Allhallows-on-Sea: venues and local tips
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. For tapas catering in Allhallows-on-Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Allhallows-on-Sea. Allhallows-on-Sea is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north. Historic buildings near Allhallows-on-Sea often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Allhallows-on-Sea, we also cover Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Allhallows-on-Sea includes Two Tree Island.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles 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