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Tapas & canapé catering in West End, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West End and the surrounding area.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in West End
Receptions and parties in West End
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of West End 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.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Curtis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near West End include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near West End include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Tapas catering for your event in West End
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For engagement celebrations and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, croquetas and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like West End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
West End: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is West End too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West End.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Places near West End
Other catering in West End
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or CT6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in West End?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why West End hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in West End until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in West End
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In West End and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
For event organisers in West End
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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