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Tapas Catering in Eastling
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Eastling and across Kent.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Eastling?
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Eastling stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Eastling
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, serving Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Eastling, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and 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. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Events in Eastling and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose tapas catering in Eastling?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Eastling: venues and local tips
Eastling is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Eastling, and we will plan access and set-up. Eastling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Eastling to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Teynham station is about 3.9 miles away. Historic buildings near Eastling frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eastling, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Meeson's Close and Eastling Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Eastling for tapas catering include The Valley (2 miles south), Throwley (2 miles south-east), Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-east), Painter's Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Stalisfield Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (0.9 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Eastling
What’s the nearest station to Eastling for guests?
Teynham station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Eastling close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What affects the price in Eastling
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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