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Tapas & canapé catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Greatstone-on-Sea and across Kent.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Greatstone-on-Sea
Tapas catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
Near Greatstone-on-Sea, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
FAQs for Greatstone-on-Sea
Can you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Greatstone-on-Sea from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Greatstone-on-Sea
Also in Greatstone-on-Sea
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
What affects the price in Greatstone-on-Sea
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or TN28 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Greatstone-on-Sea, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
A picnic in Romney Warren Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why choose live paella in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Drinks receptions around Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Greatstone-on-Sea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Historic buildings near Greatstone-on-Sea frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's.
Here we cover the TN28 postcode area. From Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Fisherman pub (under half a mile south)
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Greatstone-on-Sea has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- 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