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Tapas Catering for Bishopsbourne events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bishopsbourne and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Bishopsbourne
How our tapas catering works in Bishopsbourne
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For sharing boards for evening guests and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Bishopsbourne, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Towns and villages near Bishopsbourne
What else we do in Bishopsbourne
Perfect for your event in Bishopsbourne
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bishopsbourne and Kent:
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Historic houses near Bishopsbourne include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
Tapas for events in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Bishopsbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bishopsbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bishopsbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Mermaid Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bishopsbourne
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bishopsbourne hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Bishopsbourne
- Live cooking, not reheated food
For event organisers in Bishopsbourne
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bishopsbourne
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in Bishopsbourne until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bishopsbourne
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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