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Tapas & canapé catering in Selsted, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Selsted? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Selsted?
About our tapas catering in Selsted
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
Near Selsted, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Receptions and parties in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we can cook for your guests. Selsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Selsted include Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Selsted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. 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
- We cover Selsted and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Selsted is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Selsted? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Your questions about tapas catering in Selsted
Is Selsted close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Selsted for guests?
Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Where we can cook in Selsted
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- 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