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Tapas & canapé catering in Throwley, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Throwley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Throwley?
About our tapas catering in Throwley
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
Near Throwley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Where we can cook in Throwley
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Throwley
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
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Other catering in Throwley
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Throwley 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Throwley and across Kent
FAQs for Throwley
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Throwley for guests?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Events we cater in Throwley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Planning a tapas spread in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. If you are looking at a historic venue around Throwley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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