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Tapas Catering in Bramling
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bramling. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Bramling events
Tapas catering for your event in Bramling
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For receptions and drinks parties and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Bramling, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Bramling stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Receptions and parties in Bramling
Bramling is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bramling is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
Historic houses near Bramling include Goodnestone Park (2.1 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Adisham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Tapas catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and timings. From Wingham Well Lane and Bramling Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ickham (1 mile north-west), Seaton (1 mile north), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Littlebourne (1 mile north-west) and Adisham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.8 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Haywain Public House (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Bramling
Which station should guests use for Bramling?
Adisham station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Is Bramling too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
Occasions we cook for in Bramling
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Bramling and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Bramling hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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