Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Harbledown, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Harbledown.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Harbledown
Why choose live paella in Harbledown?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Harbledown hosts choose us
- Events in Harbledown and across Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Harbledown
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, we will put together a menu of croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Harbledown, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Harbledown stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Questions from Harbledown
How far is Harbledown from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Perfect for your event in Harbledown
Tapas get people talking.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Harbledown:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
A picnic in Whitehall Meadows? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Nearby places to Harbledown
Other catering in Harbledown
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Drinks receptions around Harbledown
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Harbledown, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east. Historic buildings near Harbledown often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT2 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
- 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