Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Marshborough
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Marshborough.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Marshborough
Tapas catering in Marshborough, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For anniversary parties and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Marshborough, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Marshborough
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Marshborough is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Marshborough questions
Do you come out to small places like Marshborough?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cover Marshborough?
We do. Marshborough is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Planning a tapas spread in Marshborough
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Marshborough and the surrounding area. Marshborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Marshborough to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Marshborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT13 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marshborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Also near Marshborough
More for events in Marshborough
Who books tapas catering in Marshborough?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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