Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bishopstone, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bishopstone. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Bishopstone
Tapas catering in Bishopstone, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks.
In Bishopstone, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Bishopstone: venues and local tips
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT6 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in CT6, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road. If your venue is just outside Bishopstone, we also cover Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Events in Bishopstone and across Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Bishopstone questions
Could we have live paella in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Bishopstone has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Where we can cook in Bishopstone
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Bishopstone
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bishopstone, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Towns and villages near Bishopstone
More for events in Bishopstone
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bishopstone? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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