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Tapas Catering in Seaton
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Seaton and the surrounding area.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
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Tapas catering for your event in Seaton
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, croquetas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Seaton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Seaton
How far is Seaton from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Seaton 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.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning a tapas spread in Seaton
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Seaton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Guests travelling by rail: Bekesbourne station is about 2.8 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Seaton, we also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (within half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Seaton?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Seaton hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Seaton and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Seaton 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 parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Seaton
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
- 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