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Tapas Catering for High Halden 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 High Halden.
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for High Halden events
Tapas catering in High Halden, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include croquetas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like High Halden, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in High Halden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in High Halden stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around High Halden
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in High Halden, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from High Halden to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 3.9 miles north. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of High Halden, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. From Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside High Halden, we cover Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
High Halden: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for High Halden?
Pluckley station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Is High Halden close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does tapas catering cost in High Halden?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Nearby places to High Halden
What else we do in High Halden
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Should I cook it myself?
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where we can cook in High Halden
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
What affects the price in High Halden
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in High Halden
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near High Halden include Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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