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Tapas Catering in Sturry
Planning tapas catering in Sturry? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Sturry
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Tapas catering for your event in Sturry
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and work receptions.
In Sturry, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose tapas catering in Sturry?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, Sturry station is in Sturry itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Sturry or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Sturry 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 St Nicholas' Church. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT2. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Park View and Link Road. Other places close to Sturry for tapas catering include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sturry include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Sturry include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Sturry is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sturry? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in Sturry
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Sturry: your questions answered
Can you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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