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Tapas & canapé catering in Offham, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Offham and the surrounding area.
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Offham
Tapas catering in Offham, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
Near Offham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose tapas catering in Offham?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Offham:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Offham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Receptions and parties in Offham
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Offham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Offham. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Offham to London (25 miles away).
Historic buildings near Offham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Offham, we cover Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Offham until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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Offham questions
Which station should guests use for Offham?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you cook in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
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.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
- 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