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Tapas & canapé catering in St Margarets, Kent
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 St Margarets.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in St Margarets?
Tapas catering for your event in St Margarets
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include evening grazing and birthday drinks, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near St Margarets, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in St Margarets is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
St Margarets questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is St Margarets close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in St Margarets?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and St Margarets is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What affects the price in St Margarets
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Places near St Margarets
More for events in St Margarets
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including St Margarets
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
St Margarets: venues and local tips
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA4 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. St Margarets is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from St Margarets to London (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west. St Margarets is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the DA4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near St Margarets include Leigh Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in St Margarets? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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