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Tapas & canapé catering in Breach, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Breach and across Kent.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Breach
Tapas catering in Breach, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, with albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Breach, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- We cover Breach and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Breach stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Breach?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Breach book us for events such as:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
A picnic in Jumping Downs? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Breach
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Breach: venues and local tips
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Breach and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Breach to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Snowdown station is about 3.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Breach, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Breach, we also cover Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
The countryside around Breach includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Palm Tree Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Common questions in Breach
Is Breach close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
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.
- 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