Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Danaway events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Danaway: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
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About our tapas catering in Danaway
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s evening grazing and office parties and launches, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Near Danaway, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
For event organisers in Danaway
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books tapas catering in Danaway?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Newington station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Danaway
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas for events in Danaway
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Danaway, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. Historic buildings near Danaway often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Danaway is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME9, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). The countryside around Danaway includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Danaway is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Danaway
How far is Danaway from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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