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Tapas Catering for South Alkham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in South Alkham.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in South Alkham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why South Alkham hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover South Alkham and the whole of Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
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Tapas catering for your event in South Alkham
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for welcome-drink canapés and office parties and launches.
For a country party near South Alkham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning a tapas spread in South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in South Alkham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Sladden Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Alkham, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Common questions in South Alkham
Do you come out to small places like South Alkham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is South Alkham from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How much does tapas catering cost in South Alkham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Towns and villages near South Alkham
Also in South Alkham
Why choose tapas catering in South Alkham?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around South Alkham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What affects the price in South Alkham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in South Alkham has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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