Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Twitham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Twitham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Twitham
How our tapas catering works in Twitham
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Typical bookings include work receptions and cocktail parties, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near Twitham, 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Twitham
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Twitham: venues and local tips
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Twitham. Twitham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Twitham to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.4 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of CT3. If your venue is just outside Twitham, we also cover Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). Open spaces near Twitham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (within half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Questions from Twitham
Is Twitham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Twitham from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Twitham is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Events we cater in Twitham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Twitham book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Twitham include Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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