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Tapas Catering in Hogben's Hill
Looking for tapas catering in Hogben's Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Hogben's Hill?
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Hogben's Hill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hogben's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Hogben's Hill
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Near Hogben's Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Nearby places to Hogben's Hill
More for events in Hogben's Hill
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Why choose live paella in Hogben's Hill?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Hogben's Hill and across Kent
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Hogben's Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Hogben's Hill?
Selling station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hogben's Hill.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Do you come to Hogben's Hill?
We do. Hogben's Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Events we cater in Hogben's Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Receptions and parties in Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hogben's Hill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.3 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Hogben's Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
- 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