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Tapas & canapé catering in Hearnden Green, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Hearnden Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Hearnden Green
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Hearnden Green 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Hearnden Green
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s tapas before paella and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Hearnden Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Hearnden Green
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
FAQs for Hearnden Green
Do you come out to small places like Hearnden Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hearnden Green?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hearnden Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose tapas catering in Hearnden Green?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hearnden Green book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Hearnden Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Receptions and parties in Hearnden Green
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Hearnden Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hearnden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Hearnden Green include Leeds Castle (4.1 miles north) and Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Headcorn station is about 1.8 miles away. Hearnden Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across TN27. We also cook at events in Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Where we can cook in Hearnden Green
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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