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Tapas & canapé catering in Cobham, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cobham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Cobham
Tapas catering in Cobham, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it is anniversary parties and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Cobham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Questions from Cobham
Could we have live paella in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Cobham from London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Occasions we cook for in Cobham
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (under half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Cobham
Also in Cobham
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Receptions and parties in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From the centre of Cobham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
Historic buildings near Cobham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in DA12, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Cobham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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