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Tapas & canapé catering in Hinxhill, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hinxhill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Hinxhill
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Tapas catering for your event in Hinxhill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it’s evening sharing boards and work receptions, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In a rural spot like Hinxhill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Who books tapas catering in Hinxhill?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hinxhill:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
A picnic in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Planning a tapas spread in Hinxhill
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hinxhill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Hinxhill include Godinton House (4.3 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hinxhill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN25 and TN24, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Hinxhill for tapas catering include Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Questions from Hinxhill
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hinxhill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Hinxhill until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hinxhill, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What affects the price in Hinxhill
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hinxhill
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- 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