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Tapas Catering for Petham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Petham.
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Petham
Tapas catering in Petham, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Petham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Petham hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Petham and the whole of Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Petham has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Petham
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Petham
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Petham. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Petham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Petham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Petham for tapas catering include Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Petham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Questions from Petham
Is Petham close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Petham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Towns and villages near Petham
Other catering in Petham
Occasions we cook for in Petham
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Petham and Kent:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: Chartham station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Petham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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