Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Conyer, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Conyer: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Conyer
How our tapas catering works in Conyer
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For evening grazing and engagement parties, we can cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Conyer, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Conyer: your questions answered
Is Conyer too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Receptions and parties in Conyer
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Conyer or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Conyer is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles south. Historic buildings near Conyer frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From North Quay and Conyer Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
Who books tapas catering in Conyer?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Conyer book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Conyer is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Nearby places to Conyer
Also in Conyer
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re 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.
What affects the price in Conyer
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Conyer? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
- 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