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Tapas & canapé catering in Cooper Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Cooper Street.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Cooper Street events
About our tapas catering in Cooper Street
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is launches and office parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Cooper Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Receptions and parties in Cooper Street
Cooper Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Cooper Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Cooper Street to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Sandwich station is about 2.2 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cooper Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across CT3. Close by, we cover events in East Street (1 mile south), Great Stonar (2 miles east), Marshborough (2 miles south), Sandwich (2 miles south-east) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east), Broadstairs (7 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books tapas catering in Cooper Street?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cooper Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Cooper Street
Is Cooper Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Cooper Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Cooper Street is around 9:15pm in 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cooper Street, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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