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Tapas & canapé catering in Boughton Corner, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boughton Corner: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Boughton Corner
How our tapas catering works in Boughton Corner
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, serving gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Boughton Corner, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your event in Boughton Corner
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Boughton Corner:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Historic buildings near Boughton Corner often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Boughton Corner
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints’ Church?
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 cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Tapas for events in Boughton Corner
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN25 area, we can cook for your guests. Boughton Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Boughton Corner to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Boughton Corner include Godinton House (4.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints’ Church. Boughton Corner is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Boughton Corner, we cover Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Schools near Boughton Corner include Wye School (1.2 miles south-east) and Wye School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.9 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Boughton Corner
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Boughton Corner
Also in Boughton Corner
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Boughton Corner
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Boughton Corner stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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