Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Congelow events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Congelow and across Kent.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Congelow
Tapas catering in Congelow, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it is birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus, we can cook albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In a rural spot like Congelow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Common questions in Congelow
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Congelow too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Congelow?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater in Congelow?
We do. We cook at events in Congelow and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning a tapas spread in Congelow
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Congelow are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church.
This part of Kent takes in ME18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.5 miles north)
Why choose tapas catering in Congelow?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Congelow often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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More for events in Congelow
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Congelow until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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