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Tapas Catering in Old Tree
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Old Tree.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Old Tree
Tapas catering for your event in Old Tree
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
For a country party near Old Tree, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Old Tree: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Old Tree for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cover Old Tree?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Old Tree is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Towns and villages near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Old Tree and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Old Tree
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Old Tree and nearby villages. Old Tree is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Curtis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Cross. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Old Tree for tapas catering include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Occasions we cook for in Old Tree
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Old Tree, people book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Old Tree stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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