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Tapas Catering in Waterham
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Waterham and the surrounding area.
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Waterham
How our tapas catering works in Waterham
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and engagement drinks.
In a rural spot like Waterham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Who books tapas catering in Waterham?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Waterham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Waterham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Waterham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning tapas catering in Waterham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Waterham 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Waterham and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Waterham
How far is Waterham from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Waterham 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.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Nearby places to Waterham
Also in Waterham
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Planning a tapas spread in Waterham
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Events in Waterham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Parks such as Seasalter Levels have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Waterham, we cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waterham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- 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