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Tapas & canapé catering in Brook, Kent
Something 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 Brook.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Brook events
How our tapas catering works in Brook
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and work receptions, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Brook, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Perfect for your event in Brook
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Brook book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
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. Evening receptions in Brook 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Brook: venues and local tips
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN25 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Brook to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Brook, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. From The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Brook includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
More for events in Brook
Common questions in Brook
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Brook hosts choose us
- Events in Brook and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- 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