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Tapas & canapé catering in Seabrook, 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Seabrook.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Seabrook events
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Seabrook has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Tapas catering for your event in Seabrook
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and engagement parties.
Near Seabrook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Drinks receptions around Seabrook
Seabrook is about 2 miles east of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT21 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Seabrook is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Seabrook to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Seabrook, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Oaklands Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Seabrook is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in CT21 and CT20, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Sandy Lane, Spring Lane and Naildown Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Sandgate (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north), Cheriton (1 mile north-east), Hythe (2 miles west) and Peene (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (9 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (9 miles north-east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Seabrook include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Seabrook include The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fountain pub (within half a mile south)
Who books tapas catering in Seabrook?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Seabrook Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Seabrook hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Also in Seabrook
FAQs for Seabrook
Do you come out to small places like Seabrook?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Seabrook Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What affects the price in Seabrook
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
- 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