Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Staplestreet events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Staplestreet: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Staplestreet
Planning a tapas spread in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Staplestreet, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Staplestreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Staplestreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Selling station is about 1.9 miles away. Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Staplestreet, we cover Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Staplestreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Tapas catering in Staplestreet, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and tapas before paella, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Staplestreet, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about tapas catering in Staplestreet
Could we have live paella in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Staplestreet close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Staplestreet
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Staplestreet hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
More for events in Staplestreet
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Staplestreet is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Staplestreet? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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