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Tapas Catering in Herne
Looking for tapas catering in Herne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
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Tapas for events in Herne
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Herne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1.2 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Herne
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Tapas make a party in Herne easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Herne
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Herne
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Herne has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Herne?
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 us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Herne
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Herne, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Herne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Herne
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Herne: your questions answered
How far is Herne from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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