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Tapas Catering for Eythorne events
Looking for tapas catering in Eythorne? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Eythorne
What affects the price in Eythorne
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Eythorne? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Eythorne, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, patatas bravas and croquetas.
For a country party near Eythorne, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Eythorne: venues and local tips
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Eythorne to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Eythorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.8 miles west. Eythorne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eythorne
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Eythorne
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Eythorne has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Eythorne
Which station should guests use for Eythorne?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cover Eythorne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Eythorne and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near Eythorne
More for events in Eythorne
- 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