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Tapas & canapé catering in Newingreen, Kent
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 turns food into part of your event in Newingreen.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Newingreen events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About our tapas catering in Newingreen
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and tapas starters, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Newingreen, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Newingreen
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Newingreen
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT21 area, we can cook for your guests. Newingreen is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 0.6 miles away. A picnic in Sandling Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Newingreen is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Newingreen, we also cover Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Newingreen includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Newingreen stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Questions from Newingreen
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Newingreen?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much does tapas catering cost in Newingreen?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Places near Newingreen
What else we do in Newingreen
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Newingreen?
Big or small, tapas work.
In Newingreen and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Pedlinge Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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