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Tapas Catering for Elmstone events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Elmstone.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Elmstone?
Tapas catering in Elmstone, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and sharing tapas starters, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Elmstone, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Events we cater in Elmstone
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Elmstone and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Elmstone until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Elmstone, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Elmstone
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Common questions in Elmstone
Is Elmstone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Elmstone Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Other catering in Elmstone
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Kent, including Elmstone
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Tapas for events in Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Elmstone, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Elmstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Minster station is about 3.9 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Elmstone Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Elmstone includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What affects the price in Elmstone
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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