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Tapas & canapé catering in Hackington, Kent
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 Hackington.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Hackington
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hackington
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Tapas catering for your event in Hackington
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Serrano ham, croquetas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Hackington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Common questions in Hackington
Can you cook near the sea around Hackington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Cosmus and St Damian: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Hackington: venues and local tips
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hackington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Tyler Hill Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Hackington 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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