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Tapas Catering in Richborough Port
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Richborough Port and across Kent.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Richborough Port?
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Richborough Port
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Tapas catering for your event in Richborough Port
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties, with patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Richborough Port, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Also near Richborough Port
Also in Richborough Port
Tapas for events in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Richborough Port. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Richborough Port to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Richborough Port include Quex Park (4.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Richborough Port frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Questions from Richborough Port
Is Richborough Port too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Richborough Port hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Richborough Port? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Richborough Port 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Richborough Port
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Richborough Port and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
There is 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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Richborough Port, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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