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Tapas & canapé catering in Nonington, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nonington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Nonington
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Nonington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Nonington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Nonington, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, with patatas bravas, croquetas and albóndigas.
Near Nonington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Nonington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Nonington and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Nonington
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Nonington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Nonington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nonington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of CT15. That could mean an event in a garden on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Perfect for your event in Nonington
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Nonington, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Nonington questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
- 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