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Tapas & canapé catering in Gravesend, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Gravesend.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Gravesend events
Tapas catering for your event in Gravesend
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas and paella menus.
In Gravesend, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What affects the price in Gravesend
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Gravesend
Is Gravesend close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Gravesend?
Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
For event organisers in Gravesend
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gravesend? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Gravesend
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Gravesend hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Gravesend has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Gravesend? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Receptions and parties in Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Gravesend, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Gravesend is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church Milton, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Gravesend include Cobham College (2.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in DA12 and DA11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Gravesend is on the A2 and A226, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Gravesend include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Gravesend include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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