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Tapas & canapé catering in Chegworth, 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 Chegworth.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Chegworth
Who books tapas catering in Chegworth?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Tapas catering in Chegworth, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re often booked for table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches.
Near Chegworth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Chegworth has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Chegworth hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chegworth
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Chegworth: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Chegworth?
Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Receptions and parties in Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Chegworth to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Harrietsham station is about 1 mile away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Chegworth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Chegworth, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the ME17 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Places near Chegworth
Other catering in Chegworth
- 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