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Tapas Catering in Northbourne
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Northbourne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Northbourne?
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas catering for your event in Northbourne
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Northbourne, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Towns and villages near Northbourne
Also in Northbourne
FAQs for Northbourne
Can you cook near the sea around Northbourne?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Northbourne from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Northbourne?
Yes, we do. Northbourne is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Who books tapas catering in Northbourne?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Northbourne:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Augustine, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
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, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Northbourne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Northbourne has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Drinks receptions around Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Events in Northbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Northbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Northbourne to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 2.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of CT14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Northbourne, we also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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