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Tapas & canapé catering in North Street, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Street.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in North Street
North Street: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues 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.
How far is North Street from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you come to North Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in North Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
About our tapas catering in North Street
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For cocktail parties and birthday drinks, we can cook gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near North Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Places near North Street
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Where we can cook in North Street
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
What affects the price in North Street
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in North Street?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Tapas for events in North Street
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in North Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Historic houses near North Street include Belmont House and Gardens (2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. North Street is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over ME13 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.5 miles north)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in North Street stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in North Street
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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