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Tapas Catering in Rolvenden
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rolvenden.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Rolvenden?
Tapas catering in Rolvenden, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for drinks parties and receptions and evening grazing.
In a rural spot like Rolvenden, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Rolvenden is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Rolvenden
Is Rolvenden close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Rolvenden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does tapas catering cost in Rolvenden?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books tapas catering in Rolvenden?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
Planning a tapas spread in Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Rolvenden to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary. Historic buildings near Rolvenden often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rolvenden, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Rolvenden and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Places near Rolvenden
Also in Rolvenden
- 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