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Tapas Catering in Highstreet
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Highstreet: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Highstreet events
Tapas catering in Highstreet, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and tapas starters.
For a country party near Highstreet, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Highstreet has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What else we do in Highstreet
For event organisers in Highstreet
If you’re 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose tapas catering in Highstreet?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Highstreet and Kent:
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
Tapas for events in Highstreet
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Highstreet or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Highstreet, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Foxes Cross Bottom have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Thanet Way and Highstreet Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Highstreet for tapas catering include Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Highstreet
Do you come out to small places like Highstreet?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Highstreet
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highstreet
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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