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Tapas Catering in Bredhurst
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bredhurst and the surrounding area.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Bredhurst?
About our tapas catering in Bredhurst
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and work receptions, with padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Bredhurst, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
What affects the price in Bredhurst
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bredhurst, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Bredhurst 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 and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tapas for events in Bredhurst
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Bredhurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bredhurst is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Bredhurst to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bredhurst, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bredhurst, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Medway takes in ME7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Bredhurst includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Catering across Medway, including Bredhurst
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
FAQs for Bredhurst
Is Bredhurst too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Who books tapas catering in Bredhurst?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bredhurst, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Also near Bredhurst
More for events in Bredhurst
Where we can cook in Bredhurst
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bredhurst? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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