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Tapas & canapé catering in West Cliffe, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in West Cliffe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in West Cliffe
Tapas catering in West Cliffe, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For evening grazing and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
In a rural spot like West Cliffe, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why West Cliffe hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in West Cliffe and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Tapas for events in West Cliffe
West Cliffe is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in West Cliffe, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. West Cliffe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.2 miles north. Historic buildings near West Cliffe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT15 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in St Margaret's at Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile north-west), Guston (1 mile west) and Martin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Margaret's Museum (1.2 miles east) and Dover Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (0.6 miles east)
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in West Cliffe stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in West Cliffe? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in West Cliffe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is West Cliffe close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you come to West Cliffe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Cliffe and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Towns and villages near West Cliffe
Other catering in West Cliffe
Perfect for your event in West Cliffe
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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