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Tapas Catering in Brookland
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Brookland. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Brookland
About our tapas catering in Brookland
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Brookland, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning a tapas spread in Brookland
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Brookland. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north. Historic buildings near Brookland often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in TN29, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Also near Brookland
What else we do in Brookland
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Brookland has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Brookland: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Brookland?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We’re having a ceremony at St Augustine's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much does tapas catering cost in Brookland?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brookland
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Brookland and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Brookland?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Brookland:
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as St Augustine's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- 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