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Tapas & canapé catering in Sellindge, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sellindge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Sellindge?
About our tapas catering in Sellindge
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and cocktail parties.
Near Sellindge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Sellindge
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head generally 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 date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sellindge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Sellindge is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What else we do in Sellindge
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Sellindge and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Sellindge and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Sellindge to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sellindge, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the TN25 postcode area. From Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Questions from Sellindge
Which station should guests use for Sellindge?
Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sellindge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Perfect for your event in Sellindge
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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