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Tapas & canapé catering in Martin, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Martin.
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Martin
Tapas catering in Martin, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is work receptions and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Martin, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Martin
More for events in Martin
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Martin 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Why choose tapas catering in Martin?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Martin, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Augustine, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Martin: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Martin?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Martin?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Martin: venues and local tips
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Martin will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Martin has its own station, Martin Mill station. Historic houses near Martin include Walmer Castle (3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT15, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Martin includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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