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Tapas & canapé catering in Berwick, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Berwick.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Berwick
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Berwick has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Berwick, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
Near Berwick, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Towns and villages near Berwick
What else we do in Berwick
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Your questions about tapas catering in Berwick
Is Berwick close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Perfect for your event in Berwick
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
A picnic in Sandling Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
Drinks receptions around Berwick
Berwick is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Berwick and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Stephen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1 mile north. Berwick is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Stone Street, Folks Wood Way and Honeywood Close. For events just outside Berwick, we cover Lympne (1 mile south-west), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north), West Hythe (1 mile south) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Hythe Museum (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Berwick includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Berwick hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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