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Tapas & canapé catering in Boughton under Blean, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boughton under Blean: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Boughton under Blean
About our tapas catering in Boughton under Blean
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and cocktail parties, serving croquetas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Boughton under Blean, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
For event organisers in Boughton under Blean
Organising a club, school or community event in Boughton under Blean? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For an event in Boughton under Blean, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 922 places in Kent.
Historic buildings near Boughton under Blean frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Barnabas. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Boughton under Blean, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include London Road, The Street and The Crescent, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Boughton under Blean for tapas catering include Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Boughton under Blean includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Boughton under Blean: your questions answered
Is Boughton under Blean close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton under Blean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Boughton under Blean until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Boughton under Blean? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Boughton under Blean
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Boughton under Blean, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
- 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