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Tapas Catering for Tankerton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tankerton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Tankerton
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Tankerton has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Tapas catering for your event in Tankerton
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are often booked for tapas and paella menus and work receptions.
Tapas make a party in Tankerton easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Occasions we cook for in Tankerton
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Whitstable station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Tankerton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Tankerton?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tankerton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Receptions and parties in Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. For tapas catering in Tankerton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Tankerton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Historic buildings near Tankerton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over CT5 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Tankerton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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