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Tapas & canapé catering in Sandhurst, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sandhurst and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Sandhurst
Tapas catering in Sandhurst, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater anniversary parties and engagement celebrations, serving Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Near Sandhurst, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Sandhurst questions
Which station should guests use for Sandhurst?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
How far is Sandhurst from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater in Sandhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sandhurst. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Sandhurst 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 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Occasions we cook for in Sandhurst
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Sandhurst:
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Sandhurst
What else we do in Sandhurst
Sandhurst: venues and local tips
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For tapas catering in Sandhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sandhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Sandhurst to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Historic houses near Sandhurst include Great Dixter (2.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Sandhurst often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sandhurst, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Sentido pub (under half a mile north)
- 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