Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Sheldwich events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sheldwich.
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Sheldwich
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- We cover Sheldwich and the whole of Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in Sheldwich
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For cocktail parties and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near Sheldwich, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Tapas for events in Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Sheldwich frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Sheldwich, we also cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
Who books tapas catering in Sheldwich?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Sheldwich and Kent:
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Historic houses near Sheldwich include Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For event organisers in Sheldwich
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sheldwich
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Sheldwich has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Other catering in Sheldwich
FAQs for Sheldwich
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Sheldwich?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater in Sheldwich?
Yes, we do. Sheldwich is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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