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Tapas & canapé catering in Bicknor, Kent
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 Bicknor.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Bicknor?
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Bicknor
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and work receptions, serving gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Bicknor, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Questions from Bicknor
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.
Which station should guests use for Bicknor?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bicknor.
Do you cover Bicknor?
We do. We cook at events in Bicknor and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Where we can cook in Bicknor
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Bicknor until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Bicknor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bicknor hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Bicknor
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Bicknor?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bicknor and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
Planning a tapas spread in Bicknor
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Bicknor to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bicknor is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bicknor, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- 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