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Tapas & canapé catering in South Green, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in South Green.
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for South Green events
How our tapas catering works in South Green
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are patatas bravas, croquetas and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas starters and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near South Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
South Green: your questions answered
Is South Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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 follow the site rules.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in South Green until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Where we can cook in South Green
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why South Green hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to South Green
More for events in South Green
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in South Green
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Newington station, about 3 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a tapas spread in South Green
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in South Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. South Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
A picnic in Stockbury Hill Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near South Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. South Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). The countryside around South Green includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Squirrels pub (0.7 miles north-west)
For event organisers in South Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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