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Tapas Catering in Gushmere
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Gushmere.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Gushmere events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About our tapas catering in Gushmere
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and engagement celebrations, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Gushmere, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Gushmere until about 9:15pm, 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 and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Gushmere?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Gushmere and the whole of Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Gushmere: venues and local tips
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Gushmere. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Gushmere to Canterbury (7 miles away).
A picnic in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Gushmere is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over ME13 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Gushmere, we also cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Gushmere includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Common questions in Gushmere
Could we have live paella in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Gushmere?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Why choose tapas catering in Gushmere?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Selling station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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