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Tapas Catering for Teston events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Teston.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Teston
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Tapas catering in Teston, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Teston, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Events we cater in Teston
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Teston, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Add a live paella main.
Where we can cook in Teston
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Teston has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
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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Nearby places to Teston
Other catering in Teston
What affects the price in Teston
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Teston, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in Teston
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Teston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Tapas for events in Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Teston, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Teston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Teston, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Quarry Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Kent takes in ME18. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street. If your venue is just outside Teston, we also cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Schools near Teston include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
Teston: your questions answered
Can you cook in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
- 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