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Tapas & canapé catering in Mill Hill, Kent
Paella 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 for events in Mill Hill.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Mill Hill events
Should I cook it 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.
Tapas catering in Mill Hill, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Mill Hill. Whether it is tapas starters and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas.
For a party in a place like Mill Hill, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Perfect for your event in Mill Hill
Tapas are sociable food.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Mill Hill and Kent:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Mill Hill include Walmer Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Mill Hill
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
FAQs for Mill Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Richard?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Mill Hill?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in Mill Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Mill 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
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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Mill Hill: venues and local tips
Mill Hill is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT14, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Mill Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Richard, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 0.7 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Kent takes in CT14. Local streets include Mary Road, Glack Road and Lydia Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Mill Hill for tapas catering include Great Mongeham (1 mile west), Deal (1 mile east), Sholden (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north) and Walmer (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (1.3 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mill Inn (within half a mile east)
- 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