Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Donkey Street
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Donkey Street.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Donkey Street events
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
About our tapas catering in Donkey Street
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and birthday drinks, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Donkey Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose live paella in Donkey Street?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Donkey Street and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Also near Donkey Street
More for events in Donkey Street
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Donkey Street: venues and local tips
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Donkey Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Donkey Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in TN29, we can bring tapas catering to you. We also cook at events in Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Donkey Street includes Tolsford Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Donkey Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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.
The process
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 we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Donkey Street 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Common questions in Donkey Street
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Street for guests?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Donkey Street?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use 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