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Tapas Catering for Rodmersham events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rodmersham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Rodmersham events
How our tapas catering works in Rodmersham
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it is office parties and launches and evening sharing boards, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Rodmersham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Tapas for events in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Rodmersham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Rodmersham to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Parks such as Cromers Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rodmersham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Rodmersham, we cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Where we can cook in Rodmersham
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Rodmersham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
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Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Rodmersham is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rodmersham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Common questions in Rodmersham
Can you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Rodmersham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
- 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