Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Ospringe
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ospringe: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Ospringe events
Tapas catering in Ospringe, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas starters and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas and more.
In Ospringe, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Other catering in Ospringe
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Ospringe
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ospringe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Ospringe from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Ospringe stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Receptions and parties in Ospringe
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ospringe. Ospringe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ospringe to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
A picnic in Oare Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 0.8 miles east.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road. Other places close to Ospringe for tapas catering include Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (within half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Ospringe and across Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- 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