Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bekesbourne, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bekesbourne and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Bekesbourne
Events we cater in Bekesbourne
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bekesbourne book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Bekesbourne often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Tapas catering for your event in Bekesbourne
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and work receptions, serving croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Bekesbourne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bekesbourne
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Bekesbourne questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bekesbourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Tapas for events in Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Bekesbourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 0.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Bekesbourne
Also in Bekesbourne
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Bekesbourne is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Bekesbourne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
- 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