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Tapas & canapé catering in Monkton, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Monkton and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Monkton
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Monkton and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Monkton
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For launches and office parties and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas and more.
Near Monkton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What affects the price in Monkton
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Monkton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Monkton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT12, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close. If your venue is just outside Monkton, we also cover Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Your questions about tapas catering in Monkton
How far is Monkton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Monkton?
Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Occasions we cook for in Monkton
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Monkton, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Monkton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Monkton
What else we do in Monkton
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Monkton has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
- 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