Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Burham
Looking for tapas catering in Burham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Burham
Burham: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Burham from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
How much does tapas catering cost in Burham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How our tapas catering works in Burham
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Burham. On the menu are patatas bravas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Burham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Burham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
What affects the price in Burham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Events we cater in Burham
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Burham and Medway:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Burham include Starkey Castle (2.4 miles north) and Temple Manor (4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Drinks receptions around Burham
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For tapas catering in Burham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Burham to Canterbury (26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west.
We cover events in every part of ME1 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row. We also cook at events in Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Burham include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (under half a mile north)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Towns and villages near Burham
Other catering in Burham
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 will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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