Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Rodmersham Green, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rodmersham Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Rodmersham Green
Tapas catering in Rodmersham Green, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Rodmersham Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Rodmersham Green until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Rodmersham Green: venues and local tips
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Rodmersham Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Sittingbourne station is about 1.7 miles away. Historic buildings near Rodmersham Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Rodmersham Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Rodmersham Green, we also cover Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (1.1 miles north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Rodmersham Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rodmersham Green for guests?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Rodmersham Green.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Rodmersham Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also near Rodmersham Green
More for events in Rodmersham Green
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
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