Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Neames Forstal, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Neames Forstal.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Neames Forstal
Tapas catering in Neames Forstal, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and anniversary parties, serving tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Neames Forstal, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Neames Forstal
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Neames Forstal
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas for events in Neames Forstal
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Neames Forstal, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Neames Forstal include Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Neames Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sondes Arms (within half a mile north)
Neames Forstal questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Neames Forstal too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Neames Forstal stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Neames Forstal? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Read more
Nearby places to Neames Forstal
What else we do in Neames Forstal
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
- 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