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Tapas & canapé catering in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rhodes Minnis. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Rhodes Minnis
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Rhodes Minnis is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Rhodes Minnis
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
Near Rhodes Minnis, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Rhodes Minnis: venues and local tips
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Rhodes Minnis will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Rhodes Minnis to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Rhodes Minnis often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Rhodes Minnis include Acrise Place (2.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Rhodes Minnis is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT4, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Longage Hill and Green Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Rhodes Minnis
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rhodes Minnis? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
What else we do in Rhodes Minnis
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
Do you come out to small places like Rhodes Minnis?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Rhodes Minnis for guests?
Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Perfect for your event in Rhodes Minnis
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Rhodes Minnis and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 3.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- 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