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Tapas Catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across St Margaret's at Cliffe and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
About our tapas catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is evening grazing and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Around St Margaret's at Cliffe, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Events we cater in St Margaret's at Cliffe
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around St Margaret's at Cliffe:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in St Margaret's at Cliffe until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
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What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
What affects the price in St Margaret's at Cliffe
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
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 to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
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. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why St Margaret's at Cliffe hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Drinks receptions around St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. For tapas catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Historic buildings near St Margaret's at Cliffe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT15 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Cliffs pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Your questions about tapas catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
How far is St Margaret's at Cliffe from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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