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Tapas Catering for Skeete events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Skeete.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Skeete
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Skeete
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include tapas starters and evening grazing, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Skeete, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Skeete
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Skeete? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Skeete
How far is Skeete from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Skeete for guests?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Other catering in Skeete
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Skeete stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Skeete
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
Historic houses near Skeete include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Skeete to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic buildings near Skeete frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Skeete is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in CT18, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Skeete, we also cover Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Skeete include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- 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