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Tapas & canapé catering in Broad Street, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broad Street.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Broad Street
How our tapas catering works in Broad Street
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Broad Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Perfect for your event in Broad Street
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broad Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Broad Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Broad Street
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Broad Street until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Broad Street
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Broad Street to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Broad Street is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in ME17 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way. If your venue is just outside Broad Street, we also cover Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Places near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Broad Street hosts choose us
- We cover Broad Street and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Broad Street
Is Broad Street close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you cook in White Horse Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
- 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