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Tapas Catering for Statenborough 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Statenborough.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Statenborough
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas catering for your event in Statenborough
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and work receptions, with croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Statenborough, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Drinks receptions around Statenborough
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT14 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic buildings near Statenborough frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St George. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Statenborough for tapas catering include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Eastry Church of England Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Statenborough stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Statenborough
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Statenborough and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Your questions about tapas catering in Statenborough
How far is Statenborough from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
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What else we do in Statenborough
Why choose tapas catering in Statenborough?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Statenborough book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Statenborough include Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
- 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