Kent · England
Tapas Catering for The Brents events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in The Brents.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near The Brents
The Brents: venues and local tips
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in The Brents, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near The Brents frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Whether your event is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Brents Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering for your event in The Brents
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing tapas starters and engagement celebrations, serving Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Around The Brents, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in The Brents is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Events we cater in The Brents
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Oare Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in The Brents
What’s the nearest station to The Brents for guests?
Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in The Brents, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in The Brents?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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