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Tapas Catering in Honey Hill
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Honey Hill and the surrounding area.
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Honey Hill
How our tapas catering works in Honey Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Honey Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Drinks receptions around Honey Hill
Honey Hill is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Honey Hill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 2.8 miles south-east. A picnic in Tyler Hill Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Denstroude (1 mile west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east), Yorkletts (2 miles north-west) and Hackington (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (3.1 miles south-east) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Honey Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your event in Honey Hill
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Honey Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Honey Hill
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Honey Hill
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Honey Hill
Also in Honey Hill
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Honey Hill 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Honey Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Honey Hill
Is Honey Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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