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Tapas Catering in Sandhurst Cross
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sandhurst Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Sandhurst Cross?
Tapas catering in Sandhurst Cross, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For engagement celebrations and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Sandhurst Cross, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Sandhurst Cross
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Sandhurst Cross
Also in Sandhurst Cross
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning a tapas spread in Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN18 area, we can cook for your guests. Sandhurst Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Sandhurst Cross include Great Dixter (2.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.3 miles away. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN18. Whether your event is on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Tavern (under half a mile east)
Common questions in Sandhurst Cross
Do you come out to small places like Sandhurst Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Sandhurst Cross for guests?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sandhurst Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Sandhurst Cross until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sandhurst Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Sandhurst Cross hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Sandhurst Cross and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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