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Tapas Catering in Four Throws
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Four Throws. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Four Throws
How our tapas catering works in Four Throws
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For office parties and launches and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas and more.
Near Four Throws, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Four Throws hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Four Throws?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Four Throws and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Collingwood Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Four Throws? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Four Throws: venues and local tips
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For an event in Four Throws, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Four Throws to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. For guests coming by train, Etchingham station is about 4.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Four Throws, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN18 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Four Throws for tapas catering include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What affects the price in Four Throws
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Four Throws until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Four Throws: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
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More for events in Four Throws
- 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