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Tapas & canapé catering in Red Hill, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Red Hill and across Kent.
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Red Hill
Tapas catering for your event in Red Hill
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and birthday and anniversary parties, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Red Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Planning a tapas spread in Red Hill
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Red Hill, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Red Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Red Hill to London (28 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
We cover events in every part of ME18 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
- Schools near Red Hill include The Malling School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include North Pole pub (0.5 miles north)
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Red Hill hosts choose us
- Events in Red Hill and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
FAQs for Red Hill
Which station should guests use for Red Hill?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is Red Hill from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Red Hill.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Red Hill?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Who books tapas catering in Red Hill?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Red Hill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Red Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Red Hill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- 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