Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Hextable events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hextable.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Hextable?
Drinks receptions around Hextable
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. From the centre of Hextable to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic buildings near Hextable often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Hextable is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in BR8 and DA2 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the B258, Hextable is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hextable include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Hextable School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Hextable
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and cocktail parties.
In Hextable, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Hextable is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Hextable
Venues frequently 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’ll work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in Hextable
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hextable, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Dartford Heath have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
FAQs for Hextable
Could we have live paella in Dartford Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
More for events in Hextable
What affects the price in Hextable
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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