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Tapas & canapé catering in Newchurch, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Newchurch: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
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Tapas catering in Newchurch, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Newchurch, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Tapas for events in Newchurch
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. For tapas catering in Newchurch, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. From Links Close, Church View and Patchways or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Newchurch, we cover St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newchurch include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bull Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Newchurch
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Occasions we cook for in Newchurch
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Newchurch and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Newchurch, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Newchurch 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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.
FAQs for Newchurch
Is Newchurch close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater in Newchurch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Newchurch is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Newchurch
Also in Newchurch
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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