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Tapas Catering in Herne Pound
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Herne Pound and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Herne Pound?
About our tapas catering in Herne Pound
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas before paella, with croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Herne Pound, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Drinks receptions around Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the ME18 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Herne Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Herne Pound to London (about 26 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Herne Pound, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in ME18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Butcher's Lane and Beech Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
Also near Herne Pound
What else we do in Herne Pound
For event organisers in Herne Pound
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Herne Pound? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Herne Pound hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Herne Pound
Can you cook in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Herne Pound for guests?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Herne Pound is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Herne Pound? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Events we cater in Herne Pound
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- 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