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Tapas Catering for Postling events
Looking for tapas catering in Postling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Postling?
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Postling
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Tapas catering in Postling, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For birthday and anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Postling, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Postling has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Postling or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Postling include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postling, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the CT21 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Postling include Tolsford Hill.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What else we do in Postling
Occasions we cook for in Postling
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Postling often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Postling
Is Postling too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Postling?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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