Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Snodland events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Snodland and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Snodland events
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About our tapas catering in Snodland
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater work receptions and tapas before paella, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
For a party in a place like Snodland, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Your questions about tapas catering in Snodland
We are having a ceremony at Church of the New Jerusalem: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cover Snodland?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Snodland. To check your date, use our quote form.
What affects the price in Snodland
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Snodland? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Receptions and parties in Snodland
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Snodland and the surrounding area. Snodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Snodland to London (26 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Snodland has its own station, Snodland station. If you are looking at a historic venue around Snodland, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the ME6 and ME19 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A228, Snodland is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Snodland is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Places near Snodland
What else we do in Snodland
Who books tapas catering in Snodland?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Snodland book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (2.5 miles north) and Cobham College (4.5 miles north-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 many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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