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Tapas Catering for Uplees events
Looking for tapas catering in Uplees? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Uplees?
About our tapas catering in Uplees
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Uplees, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Tapas for events in Uplees
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Uplees, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Uplees. Uplees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Uplees to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Oare Marshes have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Uplees, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of ME13 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Uplees
What else we do in Uplees
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Questions from Uplees
What’s the nearest station to Uplees for guests?
Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Uplees close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Uplees? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Uplees
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Occasions we cook for in Uplees
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Uplees and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
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. A summer drinks reception in Uplees has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Uplees, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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