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Tapas & canapé catering in Perry, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Perry. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Perry
How our tapas catering works in Perry
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Perry. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and tapas before paella.
Near Perry, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Receptions and parties in Perry
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Perry, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Perry to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.1 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Tapas catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane. We also cook at events in Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). The countryside around Perry includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common questions in Perry
What’s the nearest station to Perry for guests?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Perry close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Places near Perry
Other catering in Perry
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Why choose live paella in Perry?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Perry until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Perry?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Elmstone Church.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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