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Tapas & canapé catering in Patrixbourne, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Patrixbourne? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Patrixbourne?
How our tapas catering works in Patrixbourne
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Patrixbourne, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Patrixbourne hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Events we cater in Patrixbourne
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Tapas for events in Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Patrixbourne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Patrixbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Patrixbourne, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Patrixbourne include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Patrixbourne stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Patrixbourne
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Patrixbourne?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that 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