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Tapas & canapé catering in Ramsgate, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ramsgate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Ramsgate?
Tapas catering in Ramsgate, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
In a town like Ramsgate, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Receptions and parties in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ramsgate and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ramsgate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Ramsgate has its own station, Ramsgate station. After a ceremony at a church such as St. Luke's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the CT11, CT12 and CT10 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence. You will find Ramsgate on the A254 and A255, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Ramsgate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (less than half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Ramsgate
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Ramsgate?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Ramsgate frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Questions from Ramsgate
Is Ramsgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Luke's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Towns and villages near Ramsgate
Also in Ramsgate
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Ramsgate has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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