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Tapas Catering in New Romney
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 New Romney.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in New Romney
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
How our tapas catering works in New Romney
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater tapas starters and launches and office parties, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Tapas make a party in New Romney easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Occasions we cook for in New Romney
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Romney and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
New Romney: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is New Romney close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover New Romney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Romney. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in New Romney
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in New Romney is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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New Romney: venues and local tips
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For an event in New Romney, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from New Romney to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
A picnic in Romney Warren Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic buildings near New Romney often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cook at events all over TN28 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to New Romney for tapas catering include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). The countryside around New Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Schools near New Romney include The Marsh Academy (within half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Hotel (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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