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Tapas Catering for Hoath 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Hoath.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Hoath
Tapas catering in Hoath, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and work receptions, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Hoath, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Hoath
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Hoath 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hoath
Can you cook near the sea around Hoath?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Hoath?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hoath hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Hoath
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hoath to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hoath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Parks such as Curtis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hoath includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hoath include Spires Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hoath
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Who books tapas catering in Hoath?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hoath:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
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- 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