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Tapas Catering for Godmersham events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Godmersham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Godmersham
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Godmersham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Tapas catering in Godmersham, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Godmersham, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Godmersham stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Godmersham
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Godmersham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Godmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Godmersham, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street and Eggarton Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Godmersham, we also cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Who books tapas catering in Godmersham?
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you are celebrating in Godmersham, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Godmersham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Godmersham and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Godmersham
Could we have live paella in Godmersham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Godmersham?
Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Godmersham.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Godmersham
What else we do in Godmersham
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- 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