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Tapas Catering in Mersham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mersham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Mersham?
Tapas catering in Mersham, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook padrón peppers, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Mersham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Mersham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- The number of people
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning tapas catering in Mersham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
For event organisers in Mersham
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Nearby places to Mersham
What else we do in Mersham
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Why choose live paella in Mersham?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Mersham
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Mersham and Kent:
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
A picnic in Poulton Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning a tapas spread in Mersham
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Mersham to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Mersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Mersham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. Historic houses near Mersham include Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, The Street and Church Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Mersham includes Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Mersham is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Questions from Mersham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
- 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