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Tapas Catering for Broomhill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Broomhill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Broomhill events
What affects the price in Broomhill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Broomhill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater evening sharing boards and tapas before paella, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Broomhill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Broomhill stay light until about 8:45pm 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Broomhill questions
Which station should guests use for Broomhill?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Broomhill?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a tapas spread in Broomhill
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Broomhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Adisham station is about 2.7 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Broomhill include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles south)
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Also in Broomhill
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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