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Tapas & canapé catering in Dargate, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Dargate and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
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Tapas catering in Dargate, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Dargate. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Dargate, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Dargate
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Dargate: venues and local tips
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Dargate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Dargate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across ME13. Streets in the area include Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Dargate, we cover Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dargate includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Dargate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose tapas catering in Dargate?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
A picnic in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
Dargate questions
How far is Dargate from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Dargate has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Dargate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Dargate hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
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More for events in Dargate
- 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