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Tapas Catering for Eastry events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Eastry. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Eastry
About our tapas catering in Eastry
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and sharing tapas starters, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like Eastry, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Also in Eastry
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Eastry, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Eastry
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Eastry from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Eastry has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Eastry?
Big or small, tapas work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
For guests coming by train, Sandwich station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Eastry and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Drinks receptions around Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Eastry to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Eastry to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Parks such as Ham Fen have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Eastry frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Eastry, we also cover Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Eastry include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (less than half a mile east)
- 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