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Tapas Catering for Charlton-in-Dover events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Charlton-in-Dover and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Tapas catering in Charlton-in-Dover, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas make a party in Charlton-in-Dover easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Who books tapas catering in Charlton-in-Dover?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charlton-in-Dover and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Charlton-in-Dover hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Tell us what role tapas play
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Charlton-in-Dover? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Charlton-in-Dover is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Tapas for events in Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Charlton-in-Dover, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Charlton-in-Dover is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Parks such as Connaught Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Charlton-in-Dover, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT16, CT17 and CT15, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road or the roads around them. Charlton-in-Dover is on the A256, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Charlton-in-Dover for tapas catering include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Grammar School for Girls (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
- 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