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Tapas Catering for Hazelwood events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Hazelwood.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Hazelwood events
Tapas catering in Hazelwood, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are tortilla española, padrón peppers and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Hazelwood, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in Hazelwood stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Hazelwood
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hazelwood and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Hazelwood to London (about 14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Hazelwood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Chelsfield station is about 2.1 miles away. Hazelwood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN14, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hazelwood, we also cover Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Towns and villages near Hazelwood
Also in Hazelwood
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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.
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.
Who books tapas catering in Hazelwood?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hazelwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Hazelwood include Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
Hazelwood questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Hazelwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
- 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