Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Maltman's Hill, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Maltman's Hill.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Maltman's Hill?
About our tapas catering in Maltman's Hill
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. On the menu are patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
For a country party near Maltman's Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Maltman's Hill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Drinks receptions around Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Maltman's Hill and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Maltman's Hill to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Maltman's Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Common questions in Maltman's Hill
Do you come out to small places like Maltman's Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Maltman's Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Maltman's Hill
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Perfect for your event in Maltman's Hill
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Maltman's Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (5 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What affects the price in Maltman's Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real 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?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
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What else we do in Maltman's Hill
- 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