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Tapas & canapé catering in Doddington, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Doddington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Doddington
Tapas catering in Doddington, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are Serrano ham, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for engagement drinks and evening grazing.
Near Doddington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Doddington 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 circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Places near Doddington
Other catering in Doddington
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Doddington: venues and local tips
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in Doddington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Doddington. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Doddington to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 4 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Doddington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Doddington
Could we have live paella in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Doddington close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Doddington
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Perfect for your event in Doddington
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
In Doddington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
A picnic in Doddington Place Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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