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Tapas & canapé catering in Mystole, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mystole and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Mystole
Tapas catering for your event in Mystole
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Mystole. Whether it’s tapas before paella and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas for your guests.
Near Mystole, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
For event organisers in Mystole
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Mystole is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Mystole
Other catering in Mystole
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Mystole, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Mystole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Parks such as Broadham Down have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Mystole is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mystole
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Your questions about tapas catering in Mystole
What’s the nearest station to Mystole for guests?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Mystole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mystole and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
- 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