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Tapas & canapé catering in Sandgate, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Sandgate.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Sandgate
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Sandgate has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Sandgate, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook padrón peppers, croquetas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and drinks reception canapés.
Near Sandgate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Common questions in Sandgate
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Sandgate close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting 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.
Also in Sandgate
Drinks receptions around Sandgate
Sandgate is about 1 mile south-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Across the CT20 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Sandgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sandgate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Lower Leas Coastal Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Sandgate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT20 and CT50 is planned around your venue and timings. From East Road, Gough Road and Castle Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Sandgate for tapas catering include Cheriton (1 mile north), Seabrook (1 mile west), Folkestone (1 mile north-east), Newington (2 miles north-west) and Peene (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Museum (1.6 miles east) and Sandgate Castle (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Sandgate include Sandgate Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and School of English Studies (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Sandgate
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sandgate, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or CT20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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