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Tapas & canapé catering in Broomfield, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broomfield and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Broomfield events
What affects the price in Broomfield
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Broomfield
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For engagement drinks and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham and more.
Near Broomfield, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Other catering in Broomfield
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Broomfield
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for Broomfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Broomfield close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Broomfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Broomfield is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Perfect for your event in Broomfield
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Broomfield stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Broomfield? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Broomfield
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Broomfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Broomfield to Canterbury (19 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Broomfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Broomfield include Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Stoneacre (2.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME17, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Broomfield for tapas catering include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
- 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