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Tapas & canapé catering in Flemings, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Flemings and the surrounding area.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Flemings
About our tapas catering in Flemings
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, serving albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Flemings, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Drinks receptions around Flemings
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Flemings will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Flemings to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Flemings, we cover Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Flemings includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Pig Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
More for events in Flemings
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Flemings hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Flemings
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Flemings is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Flemings
Is Flemings close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Flemings?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Flemings.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Events we cater in Flemings
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Flemings and Kent:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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