Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Lynsore Bottom
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Lynsore Bottom.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Lynsore Bottom
Drinks receptions around Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lynsore Bottom, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Historic buildings near Lynsore Bottom frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Bekesbourne station is about 4.2 miles away. Lynsore Bottom is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Lynsore Bottom, we cover Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
How our tapas catering works in Lynsore Bottom
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it’s evening grazing and engagement celebrations, we can cook croquetas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Lynsore Bottom, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Your questions about tapas catering in Lynsore Bottom
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Occasions we cook for in Lynsore Bottom
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Lynsore Bottom has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lynsore Bottom? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Lynsore Bottom hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Also near Lynsore Bottom
What else we do in Lynsore Bottom
- 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