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Tapas Catering in Blue Bell Hill
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Blue Bell Hill.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Blue Bell Hill
About our tapas catering in Blue Bell Hill
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers and more.
For a country party near Blue Bell Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
FAQs for Blue Bell Hill
Could we have live paella in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
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 photo.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Blue Bell Hill and the whole of Medway
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Blue Bell Hill
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Blue Bell Hill
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
Parks such as Westfield Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Blue Bell Hill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Also near Blue Bell Hill
Also in Blue Bell Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Blue Bell Hill: venues and local tips
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Blue Bell Hill will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Blue Bell Hill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Blue Bell Hill include Starkey Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Restoration House (3.7 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Blue Bell Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blue Bell Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in ME5, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Blue Bell Hill includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Robin Hood Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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