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Tapas & canapé catering in Newnham, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Newnham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Newnham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas catering for your event in Newnham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Newnham, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Also near Newnham
What else we do in Newnham
Newnham: venues and local tips
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Newnham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north. Newnham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (under half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Working with your venue
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Newnham
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Newnham until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
FAQs for Newnham
What’s the nearest station to Newnham for guests?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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