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Tapas & canapé catering in Newington, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Newington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Newington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our tapas catering works in Newington
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Newington, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Occasions we cook for in Newington
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Newington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
For guests coming by train, Folkestone West station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Newington: your questions answered
Is Newington close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Newington?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Newington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
What else we do in Newington
Receptions and parties in Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Newington and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Newington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Newington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in CT18, CT20 and CT19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Newington, we also cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Newington includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
What affects the price in Newington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Newington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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.
- 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