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Tapas & canapé catering in Frogham, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Frogham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Frogham
Tapas catering in Frogham, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches, serving gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near Frogham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Frogham hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including Frogham
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Also near Frogham
More for events in Frogham
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Who books tapas catering in Frogham?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Frogham and Kent:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Should I cook it myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Frogham
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Frogham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Tapas for events in Frogham
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Frogham to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Frogham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Frogham to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Frogham include Goodnestone Park (2.4 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Frogham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the CT15 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Frogham, we also cover Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, 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 Frogham is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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