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Tapas Catering for Sibertswold events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sibertswold: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Sibertswold
Tapas catering in Sibertswold, cooked live
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. On the menu are albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Sibertswold, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Perfect for your event in Sibertswold
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sibertswold, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Sibertswold hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Sibertswold
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Drinks receptions around Sibertswold
Sibertswold is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Sibertswold to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sibertswold is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Sibertswold to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Shepherds Well station is in Sibertswold itself. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sibertswold, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sibertswold, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road. Other places close to Sibertswold for tapas catering include Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bricklayers' Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Sibertswold is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Sibertswold
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Also near Sibertswold
Other catering in Sibertswold
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Sibertswold questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cover Sibertswold?
Yes, we do. Sibertswold is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- 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