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Tapas Catering for Ickham events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ickham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Ickham
Tapas catering in Ickham, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For engagement celebrations and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Near Ickham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Ickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ickham
How far is Ickham from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ickham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
For event organisers in Ickham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ickham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tapas for events in Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Ickham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 2.3 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ickham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Ickham has daylight until about 9:15pm 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ickham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Ickham and across Kent
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Perfect for your event in Ickham
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ickham book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Ickham include Goodnestone Park (3 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
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Ickham
More for events in Ickham
- 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