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Tapas Catering for Ewell Minnis events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Ewell Minnis and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Ewell Minnis
FAQs for Ewell Minnis
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Anthony the Martyr: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
About our tapas catering in Ewell Minnis
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks, with croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Ewell Minnis, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Ewell Minnis is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in Ewell Minnis
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Where we can cook in Ewell Minnis
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ewell Minnis
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Tapas for events in Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Ewell Minnis are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ewell Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ewell Minnis to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Ewell Minnis, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Kearsney station is about 1.9 miles away. Ewell Minnis is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in CT15, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Belsey Lane and Green Lane. If your venue is just outside Ewell Minnis, we also cover Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Ewell Minnis includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Ewell Minnis
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ewell Minnis:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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