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Tapas Catering in Sheldwich Lees
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Sheldwich Lees.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Sheldwich Lees
Tapas catering in Sheldwich Lees, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and tapas starters.
Near Sheldwich Lees, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Sheldwich Lees and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sheldwich Lees, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Sheldwich Lees hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Sheldwich Lees: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does tapas catering cost in Sheldwich Lees?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cover Sheldwich Lees?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Sheldwich Lees is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Sheldwich Lees is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Sheldwich Lees
Also in Sheldwich Lees
- 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