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Tapas & canapé catering in Stuppington, Kent
Paella 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 Stuppington.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Stuppington
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Stuppington until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Stuppington
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are often asked to cater anniversary parties and launches and office parties, with tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Stuppington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Stuppington
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as Whitehall Meadows have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Questions from Stuppington
Do you cater 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.
Could we have live paella in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Drinks receptions around Stuppington
Stuppington is about 1 mile south of Wincheap, in Kent. For tapas catering in Stuppington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Stuppington. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Stuppington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Canterbury East station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stuppington, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in CT1 and CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Merton Lane, Hollow Lane and New House Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Thanington (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile north), Nackington (1 mile south-east), Street End (1 mile south-east) and Canterbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Whitstable (7 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.1 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Stuppington include Wincheap Foundation Primary School (0.7 miles north) and St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke's Head Public House (1 mile north)
What affects the price in Stuppington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Where we can cook in Stuppington
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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