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Tapas Catering in Burmarsh
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burmarsh: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Burmarsh
About our tapas catering in Burmarsh
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and anniversary parties, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Burmarsh, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Planning a tapas spread in Burmarsh
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Burmarsh and nearby villages. Burmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Historic buildings near Burmarsh frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in TN29, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road. Other places close to Burmarsh for tapas catering include Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile north-west)
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Burmarsh stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Burmarsh
Is Burmarsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
What else we do in Burmarsh
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in Burmarsh?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Burmarsh
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Events we cater in Burmarsh
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- 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