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Tapas Catering in Tickham
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Tickham and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Tickham events
How our tapas catering works in Tickham
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Tickham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Tickham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Tickham for guests?
Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Tickham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Nearby places to Tickham
Other catering in Tickham
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Why choose live paella in Tickham?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Tickham hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Tickham and the surrounding area. Tickham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tickham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: Teynham station is about 1.4 miles away.
We cater events across ME9. That could mean an event in a garden on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane. For events just outside Tickham, we cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your event in Tickham
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Tickham is around 9:15pm in 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 go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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