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Tapas Catering for East Stourmouth events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Stourmouth and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near East Stourmouth
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Tapas catering in East Stourmouth, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for launches and office parties and birthday drinks.
Near East Stourmouth, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why East Stourmouth hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in East Stourmouth and across Kent
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in East Stourmouth 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 and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
East Stourmouth: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for East Stourmouth?
Minster station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Drinks receptions around East Stourmouth
East Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around East Stourmouth and nearby villages. East Stourmouth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street and School Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Stourmouth (1 mile west), Westmarsh (1 mile south-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Ware (2 miles south-east) and Sarre (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
The countryside around East Stourmouth includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Occasions we cook for in East Stourmouth
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater in East Stourmouth and Kent:
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
What else we do in East Stourmouth
- 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