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Tapas Catering in Twydall
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Twydall and the surrounding area.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Twydall
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How our tapas catering works in Twydall
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Twydall. For engagement drinks and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Twydall, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Twydall
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Twydall from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you come to Twydall?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Twydall. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Twydall stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Twydall? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Twydall, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Drinks receptions around Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Twydall, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Twydall is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.2 miles away. A picnic in Riverside Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over ME8 and ME7 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Twydall sits on or near the A2, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Twydall has lots of places to hold an event.
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Twydall
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Twydall, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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