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Tapas & canapé catering in Boyden Gate, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Boyden Gate.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Boyden Gate
Tapas catering in Boyden Gate, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Boyden Gate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Where we can cook in Boyden Gate
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boyden Gate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Events we cater in Boyden Gate
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Boyden Gate? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Boyden Gate, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Boyden Gate. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT3 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Forge Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Is Boyden Gate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Boyden Gate close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you come to Boyden Gate?
Yes, we do. Boyden Gate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
More for events in Boyden Gate
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Boyden Gate 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Boyden Gate hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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