Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Godinton, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Godinton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Godinton
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tapas catering in Godinton, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and drinks parties and receptions.
Around Godinton, 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.
Your questions about tapas catering in Godinton
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the reception address.
How far is Godinton from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Tapas for events in Godinton
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Godinton or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Godinton to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
A picnic in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Godinton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, TN25 and TN24, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue. Other places close to Godinton for tapas catering include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Godinton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Godinton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Godinton
What else we do in Godinton
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. 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.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Godinton stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late 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.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
For event organisers in Godinton
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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