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Tapas Catering in Ebbsfleet
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ebbsfleet and across Kent.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Ebbsfleet?
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tapas catering in Ebbsfleet, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for tapas starters and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Ebbsfleet, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Ebbsfleet has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Ebbsfleet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ebbsfleet
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Ebbsfleet?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- We cover Ebbsfleet and the whole of Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Common questions in Ebbsfleet
Is Ebbsfleet too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas for events in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Ebbsfleet, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Ebbsfleet to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away. A picnic in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT12 and CT13 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Perfect for your event in Ebbsfleet
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- 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