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Tapas Catering in Brogdale
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brogdale and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Brogdale
Tapas catering for your event in Brogdale
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for engagement parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Brogdale, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Why choose tapas catering in Brogdale?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Brogdale often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Questions from Brogdale
What’s the nearest station to Brogdale for guests?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Brogdale?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
For event organisers in Brogdale
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Receptions and parties in Brogdale
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Brogdale and nearby villages. Brogdale is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Brogdale include Belmont House and Gardens (2.2 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alma pub (0.6 miles south-west)
What else we do in Brogdale
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Brogdale 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Brogdale
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Brogdale and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through 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