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Tapas & canapé catering in Mereworth, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Mereworth? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Mereworth events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Mereworth
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Mereworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Mereworth
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
What affects the price in Mereworth
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Mereworth
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Mereworth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Receptions and parties in Mereworth
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Mereworth, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mereworth to London (about 26 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Mereworth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Lawrence's Church.
Tapas catering in ME18 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile north)
Questions from Mereworth
What’s the nearest station to Mereworth for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Lawrence's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Mereworth stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm 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 set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Mereworth? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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