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Tapas Catering in Graveney
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Graveney and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
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Tapas catering in Graveney, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and table tapas as a starter, serving Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Graveney, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Graveney stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What affects the price in Graveney
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
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, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Graveney
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Graveney: venues and local tips
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For an event in Graveney, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Graveney. Graveney is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Graveney to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Graveney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. From Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Graveney, we also cover Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Graveney
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Faversham station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Graveney: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Graveney?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Graveney too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does tapas catering cost in Graveney?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
- 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