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Tapas Catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boughton Monchelsea: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Boughton Monchelsea? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About our tapas catering in Boughton Monchelsea
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Near Boughton Monchelsea, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Boughton Monchelsea until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Monchelsea?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
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.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What affects the price in Boughton Monchelsea
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning tapas catering in Boughton Monchelsea? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Nearby places to Boughton Monchelsea
Other catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea: venues and local tips
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Boughton Monchelsea to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Boughton Monchelsea is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the B2163 close by, Boughton Monchelsea is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Boughton Monchelsea for tapas catering include Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Boughton Monchelsea includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Curious Eatery pub (under half a mile west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Boughton Monchelsea and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- 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