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Tapas Catering in Perrywood
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Perrywood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Perrywood?
Why choose tapas catering in Perrywood?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Perrywood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
About our tapas catering in Perrywood
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and birthday and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Perrywood, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
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.
Nearby places to Perrywood
Other catering in Perrywood
Tapas for events in Perrywood
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Perrywood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Perrywood. Perrywood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Perrywood to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Selling station is about 1.2 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Perrywood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Your questions about tapas catering in Perrywood
What’s the nearest station to Perrywood for guests?
Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Perrywood stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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