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Tapas & canapé catering in West Langdon, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in West Langdon. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near West Langdon
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Tapas catering for your event in West Langdon
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like West Langdon, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
Your questions about tapas catering in West Langdon
Which station should guests use for West Langdon?
Martin Mill station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like West Langdon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cover West Langdon?
Yes, we do. West Langdon is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why West Langdon hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in West Langdon and across Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in West Langdon has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Drinks receptions around West Langdon
West Langdon is about 3 miles north of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of West Langdon to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Langdon is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Langdon to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Historic buildings near West Langdon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.4 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT15 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Waterworks Hill and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to West Langdon for tapas catering include Ashley (1 mile north-west), Studdal (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile south-east), Martin (1 mile east) and Church Whitfield (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Transport Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.5 miles south). The countryside around West Langdon includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.4 miles south)
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose tapas catering in West Langdon?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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