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Tapas & canapé catering in Hunton, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hunton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Hunton events
What affects the price in Hunton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Hunton
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For cocktail parties and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and Serrano ham and more.
For a country party near Hunton, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Why choose tapas catering in Hunton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Hunton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Hunton
Is Hunton close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cover Hunton?
Yes, we do. Hunton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planning a tapas spread in Hunton
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Hunton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hunton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hunton to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west. A picnic in Quarry Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
For tapas catering in ME15, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hunton, we also cover Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Hunton is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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