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Tapas & canapé catering in Kingston, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Kingston and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Kingston?
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering for your event in Kingston
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and welcome-drink canapés, with tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Kingston, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Tapas for events in Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Kingston are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
A picnic in Jumping Downs? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Adisham station is about 2.7 miles away. Kingston is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Kingston, we cover Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Kingston
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Kingston
Also in Kingston
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Kingston until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Kingston questions
Which station should guests use for Kingston?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Kingston close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Who books tapas catering in Kingston?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Giles.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Kingston and the whole of Kent
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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