Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Northdown, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Northdown.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Northdown
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Northdown
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
In Northdown, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Northdown
Is Northdown close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Northdown.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Receptions and parties in Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Northdown and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Philip, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Northdown include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in CT9 and CT10 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Northdown, we also cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Northdown until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Northdown
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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