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Tapas Catering for Hammill Park events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Hammill Park and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Hammill Park
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
About our tapas catering in Hammill Park
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards, serving patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Hammill Park, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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Perfect for your event in Hammill Park
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Events in Hammill Park and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Hammill Park until about 9:15pm, 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 and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT13, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hammill Park is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hammill Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Sandwich station is about 2.7 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane. If your venue is just outside Hammill Park, we also cover Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Hammill Park include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hammill Park: your questions answered
How far is Hammill Park from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Hammill Park?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What affects the price in Hammill Park
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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