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Tapas & canapé catering in Pollhill, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Pollhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Pollhill
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About our tapas catering in Pollhill
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Pollhill, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Pollhill
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Pollhill to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Historic houses near Pollhill include Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (3.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Pollhill is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across ME17 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Pollhill, we cover Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Why choose live paella in Pollhill?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Pollhill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Pollhill
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Towns and villages near Pollhill
Also in Pollhill
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Pollhill questions
Do you come out to small places like Pollhill?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Pollhill from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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