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Tapas Catering for Hothfield events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hothfield.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Hothfield
Tapas catering in Hothfield, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include padrón peppers, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and sharing tapas starters.
Near Hothfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hothfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Hothfield until about 9:15pm, 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Hothfield
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Hothfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hothfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hothfield to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hothfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Hothfield
Do you come out to small places like Hothfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Hothfield and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Nearby places to Hothfield
Also in Hothfield
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Hothfield
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- 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