Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Palm Bay events
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 Palm Bay.
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Palm Bay
How our tapas catering works in Palm Bay
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for drinks parties and receptions and tapas and paella menus.
Near Palm Bay, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Palm Bay questions
What’s the nearest station to Palm Bay for guests?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Palm Bay?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
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.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Receptions and parties in Palm Bay
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. For tapas catering in Palm Bay, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Palm Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Palm Bay, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or the roads around them. For events just outside Palm Bay, we cover Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Palm Bay
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Philip, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Nearby places to Palm Bay
Other catering in Palm Bay
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Palm Bay
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Palm Bay has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What affects the price in Palm Bay
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Palm Bay? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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