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Tapas Catering for Guston events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Guston.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Guston
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Guston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About our tapas catering in Guston
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and evening sharing boards.
Near Guston, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Guston
What else we do in Guston
Occasions we cook for in Guston
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
A picnic in Connaught Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about tapas catering in Guston
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin of Tours?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Guston?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Guston: venues and local tips
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. For tapas catering in Guston, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Guston include Walmer Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Guston Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Swingate Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
How the day works
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. A summer drinks reception in Guston has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Guston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Guston and across Kent
- 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