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Tapas & canapé catering in Eyhorne Street, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Eyhorne Street and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Eyhorne Street
Questions from Eyhorne Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Eyhorne Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Tapas catering for your event in Eyhorne Street
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Eyhorne Street. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Eyhorne Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Places near Eyhorne Street
Other catering in Eyhorne Street
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning a tapas spread in Eyhorne Street
Eyhorne Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Eyhorne Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Eyhorne Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Eyhorne Street include Leeds Castle (0.9 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.3 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Eyhorne Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Eyhorne Street, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Eyhorne Street, Tile Fields and Tile Fields Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Eyhorne Street, we also cover Hollingbourne (1 mile north-east), Ashbank (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south), Leeds (1 mile south-west) and Broad Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Eyhorne Street stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Eyhorne Street
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Kent, including Eyhorne Street
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Eyhorne Street
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Hollingbourne station is in Eyhorne Street itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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