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Tapas Catering for Hollow Street events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hollow Street.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Hollow Street
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Hollow Street
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, with tortilla española, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Hollow Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Also in Hollow Street
Tapas for events in Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hollow Street will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Hollow Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Sturry station is about 3.6 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring tapas catering to you. For events just outside Hollow Street, we cover Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Hollow Street has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hollow Street
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hollow Street book us for events such as:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
A picnic in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Why choose live paella in Hollow Street?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Hollow Street
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Common questions in Hollow Street
Is Hollow Street close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Hollow Street?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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