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Tapas Catering for Bridge events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bridge and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Bridge
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bridge
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
How our tapas catering works in Bridge
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For engagement drinks and work receptions, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Bridge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose live paella in Bridge?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bridge
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Bridge
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Bridge 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Bridge
Also in Bridge
Tapas for events in Bridge
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Bridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bridge. Bridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Historic houses near Bridge include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. Bridge is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or the roads around them. Other places close to Bridge for tapas catering include Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bridge includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Arms (under half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Bridge
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from Bridge
How far is Bridge from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Bridge?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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