Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Brattle, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Brattle.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Brattle?
Tapas catering for your event in Brattle
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Brattle, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Why choose live paella in Brattle?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There’s 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.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Kent, including Brattle
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Brattle has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Brattle: venues and local tips
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Brattle to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Brattle is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.1 miles away.
Anywhere in TN26, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What else we do in Brattle
Events we cater in Brattle
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Brattle and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Brattle often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Brattle questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Brattle for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
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 about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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