Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Mountain Street
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 Mountain Street.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Mountain Street?
About our tapas catering in Mountain Street
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards.
Near Mountain Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Mountain Street is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Mountain Street?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Mountain Street:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Parks such as Broadham Down have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
FAQs for Mountain Street
Is Mountain Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Mountain Street?
Chilham station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Mountain Street: venues and local tips
Mountain Street is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Mountain Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Mountain Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Historic buildings near Mountain Street frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Mountain Street 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. Other places close to Mountain Street for tapas catering include Chilham (1 mile north-east), Godmersham (1 mile south), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Shottenden (2 miles north-west) and Bilting (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.7 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile north).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Mountain Street
More for events in Mountain Street
- 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