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Tapas Catering in Bullockstone
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bullockstone. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Bullockstone
Perfect for your event in Bullockstone
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
About our tapas catering in Bullockstone
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Bullockstone, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
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What affects the price in Bullockstone
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Receptions and parties in Bullockstone
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Bullockstone are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bullockstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Curtis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Bullockstone for tapas catering include Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Bullockstone include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Questions from Bullockstone
Could we have live paella in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Bullockstone from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
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 while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Bullockstone stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Bullockstone?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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