Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Eastchurch events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Eastchurch. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Eastchurch
Tapas catering in Eastchurch, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater work receptions and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Eastchurch, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Events we cater in Eastchurch
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Eastchurch, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Common questions in Eastchurch
Is Eastchurch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Eastchurch close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Also near Eastchurch
What else we do in Eastchurch
Drinks receptions around Eastchurch
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. For tapas catering in Eastchurch, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Eastchurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Eastchurch to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west.
Tapas catering in ME12 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road. If your venue is just outside Eastchurch, we also cover Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Eastchurch has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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