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Tapas & canapé catering in Iwade, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Iwade: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Iwade
Tapas catering in Iwade, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks.
For a party in a place like Iwade, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose tapas catering in Iwade?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Iwade, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Iwade, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Iwade? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Iwade hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Iwade has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Drinks receptions around Iwade
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Iwade or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Iwade to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
A picnic in Milton Creek Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Kemsley station is about 1 mile away.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Where we can cook in Iwade
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Iwade: your questions answered
How far is Iwade from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you come to Iwade?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Iwade. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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