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Tapas & canapé catering in Mud Row, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Mud Row? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Mud Row
Occasions we cook for in Mud Row
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mud Row and Kent:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Mud Row, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
About our tapas catering in Mud Row
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are often asked to cater office parties and launches and birthday drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Near Mud Row, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Mud Row: venues and local tips
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Mud Row and the surrounding area. Mud Row is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mud Row, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Places near Mud Row
What else we do in Mud Row
Mud Row: your questions answered
How far is Mud Row from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater in Mud Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mud Row and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Mud Row until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in Mud Row
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Mud Row
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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