Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Broomfield, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Broomfield.
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Broomfield
Drinks receptions around Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT6, we will come to your venue or garden. Broomfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Broomfield to Canterbury (6 miles away).
A picnic in Curtis Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Broomfield, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Broomfield include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (within half a mile east)
How our tapas catering works in Broomfield
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham and more.
Near Broomfield, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Broomfield
Also in Broomfield
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Broomfield
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Broomfield 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Events we cater in Broomfield
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Broomfield and Kent:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
Broomfield: your questions answered
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Broomfield close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much does tapas catering cost in Broomfield?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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