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Tapas Catering in Chartham Hatch
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chartham Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Chartham Hatch
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Chartham Hatch
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas for your guests.
For a country party near Chartham Hatch, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Chartham Hatch: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Chartham Hatch?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chartham Hatch?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Chartham Hatch is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Chartham Hatch: venues and local tips
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Chartham Hatch, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as No Man's Orchard have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Chartham Hatch often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham Hatch, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. From Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Chartham Hatch, we cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Who books tapas catering in Chartham Hatch?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Chartham Hatch and Kent:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Nearby places to Chartham Hatch
Other catering in Chartham Hatch
- 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