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Tapas & canapé catering in Marley, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Marley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Marley
How our tapas catering works in Marley
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and cocktail parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Marley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Receptions and parties in Marley
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For an event in Marley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Marley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT14 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Broad Lane and Marley Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Marley for tapas catering include Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or CT14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Marley until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Marley
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Marley questions
Do you come out to small places like Marley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Occasions we cook for in Marley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Marley, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Parks such as Ham Fen have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Marley hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Marley
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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