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Tapas Catering for St Michaels events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in St Michaels: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
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About our tapas catering in St Michaels
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. For office parties and launches and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, patatas bravas and padrón peppers and more.
Near St Michaels, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in St Michaels
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in St Michaels stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Kent, including St Michaels
- Drinks service on request
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near St Michaels
Other catering in St Michaels
Drinks receptions around St Michaels
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in St Michaels, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near St Michaels include Smallhythe Place (3.3 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Turners Field have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. St Michaels is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of TN30 and the streets around it. From Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. St Michaels sits on or near the A28, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Schools near St Michaels include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
Common questions in St Michaels
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is St Michaels too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
- 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