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Tapas Catering for Great Mongeham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Great Mongeham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham: venues and local tips
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT14 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Martin. Historic houses near Great Mongeham include Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Great Mongeham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mill Inn (1 mile east)
How our tapas catering works in Great Mongeham
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and launches and office parties, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Great Mongeham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Great Mongeham
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Great Mongeham book us for events such as:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Great Mongeham questions
Do you come out to small places like Great Mongeham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Great Mongeham close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
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How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Great Mongeham stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Great Mongeham
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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