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Tapas & canapé catering in Herne Common, Kent
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Herne Common.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Herne Common
Why choose live paella in Herne Common?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
About our tapas catering in Herne Common
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For cocktail parties and work receptions, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Herne Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where we can cook in Herne Common
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Herne Common
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Herne Common until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Herne Common, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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FAQs for Herne Common
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Herne Common from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Places near Herne Common
Other catering in Herne Common
Herne Common: venues and local tips
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT6 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Herne Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Herne Bay station is about 1.4 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT6, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Herne Common, we cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Common include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Herne Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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