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Tapas Catering in Erriottwood
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Erriottwood.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Erriottwood events
Tapas catering in Erriottwood, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and engagement parties.
Near Erriottwood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Erriottwood: venues and local tips
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Erriottwood will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Erriottwood to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A picnic in Doddington Place Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Erriottwood, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Erriottwood
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
More for events in Erriottwood
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Erriottwood?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Erriottwood include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Erriottwood: your questions answered
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’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Erriottwood is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, 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