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Tapas Catering in New Street
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in New Street.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for New Street events
Tapas catering in New Street, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Near New Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Drinks receptions around New Street
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around New Street and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Historic buildings near New Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Peter. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of New Street, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN15, we plan around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
New Street: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Peter: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you come out to small places like New Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including New Street.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Occasions we cook for in New Street
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in New Street book us for occasions like:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover New Street and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in New Street stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in New Street
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near New Street
Also in New Street
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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