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Tapas & canapé catering in St Mary's Bay, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in St Mary's Bay? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in St Mary's Bay?
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in St Mary's Bay
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For receptions and drinks parties and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Tapas make a party in St Mary's Bay easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tapas for events in St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN29 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near St Mary's Bay often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Romney Warren Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cater events across TN29. From Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside St Mary's Bay, we also cover St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in St Mary's Bay? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in St Mary's Bay until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why St Mary's Bay hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Kent, including St Mary's Bay
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
St Mary's Bay: your questions answered
How far is St Mary's Bay from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Also near St Mary's Bay
Other catering in St Mary's Bay
- 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