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Tapas Catering for Hoaden events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Hoaden and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Hoaden
Drinks receptions around Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tapas catering in Hoaden, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hoaden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Elmstone Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hoaden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Overland Lane and Walmestone Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Hoaden, we cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hoaden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How our tapas catering works in Hoaden
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations, with tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Hoaden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Hoaden has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Hoaden
Which station should guests use for Hoaden?
Minster station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hoaden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Why choose tapas catering in Hoaden?
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Hoaden include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Hoaden and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hoaden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Hoaden
Other catering in Hoaden
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hoaden
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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