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Tapas & canapé catering in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boughton Malherbe and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Boughton Malherbe
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tapas catering in Boughton Malherbe, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Boughton Malherbe. Whether it is office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Near Boughton Malherbe, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Questions from Boughton Malherbe
Which station should guests use for Boughton Malherbe?
Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Boughton Malherbe
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Boughton Malherbe has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Boughton Malherbe, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose tapas catering in Boughton Malherbe?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In Boughton Malherbe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Drinks receptions around Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Boughton Malherbe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Kiln Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
What affects the price in Boughton Malherbe
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
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