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Tapas Catering in Deerton Street
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 Deerton Street.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Book tapas catering in Deerton Street
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
How our tapas catering works in Deerton Street
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Deerton Street. We cook gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for launches and office parties and birthday and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Deerton Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Deerton Street until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Towns and villages near Deerton Street
Also in Deerton Street
Tapas for events in Deerton Street
Deerton Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Deerton Street and nearby villages. Deerton Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Deerton Street include Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1 mile west.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Deerton Street and Lower Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Norton Ash (1 mile south), Teynham Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile west) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Deerton Street
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Deerton Street
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Deerton Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about tapas catering in Deerton Street
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Deerton Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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