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Tapas & canapé catering in Davington, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Davington.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Davington
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How our tapas catering works in Davington
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and launches and office parties.
Around Davington, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas for events in Davington
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For tapas catering in Davington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Davington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Davington to Canterbury (9 miles away).
A picnic in Oare Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Davington include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Davington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Davington
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Can you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cover Davington?
We do. Davington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Why choose tapas catering in Davington?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- 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