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Tapas & canapé catering in Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Milton-next-Gravesend: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Milton-next-Gravesend
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
About our tapas catering in Milton-next-Gravesend
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Milton-next-Gravesend. On the menu are tortilla española, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for sharing boards for evening guests and launches and office parties.
Tapas make a party in Milton-next-Gravesend 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.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Milton-next-Gravesend stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Milton-next-Gravesend?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Milton-next-Gravesend, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
FAQs for Milton-next-Gravesend
Is Milton-next-Gravesend close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Milton-next-Gravesend for guests?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Milton-next-Gravesend.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Milton-next-Gravesend? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Tapas for events in Milton-next-Gravesend
Milton-next-Gravesend is about 1 mile north-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Milton-next-Gravesend will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
A picnic in Northfleet Urban Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near Milton-next-Gravesend often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Kent takes in DA12 and DA11. Streets in the area include Joy Road, Love Lane and Mark Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Milton-next-Gravesend on the A226, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Milton-next-Gravesend, we cover Denton (1 mile south-east), Gravesend (1 mile south-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile south-west), Northfleet (2 miles west) and Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (12 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Schools near Milton-next-Gravesend include Gravesend Grammar School (under half a mile south-west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (0.5 miles west)
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Milton-next-Gravesend hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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