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Tapas & canapé catering in Strood, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Strood and across Kent.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Strood?
Why choose live paella in Strood?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Strood hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Strood
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Strood. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Strood, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Strood 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For event organisers in Strood
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Your questions about tapas catering in Strood
Is Strood close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Strood: venues and local tips
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Strood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Strood to Canterbury (24 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Strood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Strood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Strood for tapas catering include Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Schools near Strood include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Also in Strood
- 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