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Tapas Catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Westgate-on-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Westgate-on-Sea
Tapas catering in Westgate-on-Sea, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and anniversary parties, with tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in Westgate-on-Sea easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Westgate-on-Sea and across Kent
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westgate-on-Sea
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Westgate-on-Sea is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Westgate-on-Sea
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. Across the CT8 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Westgate-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Westgate-On-Sea station is in Westgate-on-Sea itself. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT8, CT9 and CT7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A28 close by, Westgate-on-Sea is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Westgate-on-Sea includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Ursuline College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Your questions about tapas catering in Westgate-on-Sea
How far is Westgate-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Saviour: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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