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Tapas Catering in Garlinge
Looking for tapas catering in Garlinge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Garlinge
Tapas catering in Garlinge, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests.
In Garlinge, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning a tapas spread in Garlinge
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Garlinge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Margate station is about 0.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT9 and CT8 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road. For events just outside Garlinge, we cover Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Margate West (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Garlinge includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Garlinge include Hartsdown Academy (0.5 miles east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Garlinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 Garlinge 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 put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Garlinge
What’s the nearest station to Garlinge for guests?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Garlinge?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you come to Garlinge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Garlinge is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Also in Garlinge
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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