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Tapas Catering in Snowdown
Planning tapas catering in Snowdown? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Snowdown events
Perfect for your event in Snowdown
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Snowdown station is in Snowdown itself.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Tapas catering in Snowdown, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations, with croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Snowdown, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Common questions in Snowdown
Do you come out to small places like Snowdown?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Snowdown from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Snowdown stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Snowdown: venues and local tips
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Snowdown and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Snowdown to Canterbury (7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Snowdown include Goodnestone Park (2 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Snowdown, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Snowdown
More for events in Snowdown
- 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