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Tapas Catering in Pedlinge
Looking for tapas catering in Pedlinge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Pedlinge events
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
About our tapas catering in Pedlinge
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement drinks.
Near Pedlinge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Places near Pedlinge
What else we do in Pedlinge
Who books tapas catering in Pedlinge?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Pedlinge book us for occasions like:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Pedlinge Chapel.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Pedlinge 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Pedlinge
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Pedlinge Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Pedlinge: venues and local tips
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For tapas catering in Pedlinge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Pedlinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away. Historic buildings near Pedlinge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Pedlinge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, so your event can be anywhere in it. With the A261 close by, Pedlinge is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Pedlinge includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Pedlinge include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Pedlinge
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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