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Tapas Catering in Oversland
Looking for tapas catering in Oversland? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Oversland events
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Oversland, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas, and typical bookings are for canapés with welcome drinks and engagement drinks.
Near Oversland, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Oversland and the whole of Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Events we cater in Oversland
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Should I cook it 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Common questions in Oversland
Is Oversland too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Oversland close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Oversland
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Nearby places to Oversland
What else we do in Oversland
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Oversland stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Oversland: venues and local tips
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Oversland. Oversland is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
Historic houses near Oversland include Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Oversland is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Dunkirk Road and South Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Oversland, we cover Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Oversland includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.7 miles west)
- 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