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Tapas & canapé catering in Broad Oak, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Broad Oak. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Broad Oak
About our tapas catering in Broad Oak
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For sharing tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Broad Oak, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Broad Oak 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Broad Oak?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
A picnic in Chequer's Wood and Old Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Broad Oak
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Broad Oak, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east. After a ceremony at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across CT2 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Broad Oak
Can you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Also near Broad Oak
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What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy 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