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Tapas Catering for Thanington events
Looking for tapas catering in Thanington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Thanington
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About our tapas catering in Thanington
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Thanington. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and cocktail parties, with croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas make a party in Thanington easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Occasions we cook for in Thanington
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Thanington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Receptions and parties in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Thanington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Thanington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Parks such as Whitehall Meadows have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Thanington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Thanington is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the CT1 and CT2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road. Close by, we cover events in Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Thanington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Thanington include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
FAQs for Thanington
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Thanington?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What affects the price in Thanington
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Thanington
What else we do in Thanington
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Thanington stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Thanington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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