Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hinxhill Park, Kent
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 in Hinxhill Park.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Hinxhill Park?
How our tapas catering works in Hinxhill Park
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and launches and office parties, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Hinxhill Park, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hinxhill Park: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Hinxhill Park?
Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Who books tapas catering in Hinxhill Park?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Drinks receptions around Hinxhill Park
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For tapas catering in Hinxhill Park, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Hinxhill Park to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Hinxhill Park include Godinton House (3.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Hinxhill Park is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN24 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
What affects the price in Hinxhill Park
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
What else we do in Hinxhill Park
Why choose live paella in Hinxhill Park?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Hinxhill Park 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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