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Tapas & canapé catering in Cliftonville, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Cliftonville? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Cliftonville
What affects the price in Cliftonville
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Tapas catering in Cliftonville, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and evening grazing, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like Cliftonville, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Cliftonville stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
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 will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Occasions we cook for in Cliftonville
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Cliftonville, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Receptions and parties in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. For an event in Cliftonville, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cliftonville. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Cliftonville to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Cliftonville, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the CT9 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane. We also cook at events in Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Cliftonville: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Cliftonville?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Cliftonville for guests?
Margate station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Cliftonville?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Cliftonville and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
Places near Cliftonville
Other catering in Cliftonville
- 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