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Tapas & canapé catering in Sinkhurst Green, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sinkhurst Green and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Sinkhurst Green
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering in Sinkhurst Green, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Sinkhurst Green. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Sinkhurst Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Sinkhurst Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sinkhurst Green
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Tapas for events in Sinkhurst Green
Sinkhurst Green is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Sinkhurst Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2 miles north-east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sinkhurst Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Sinkhurst Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Sinkhurst Green, we also cover Frittenden (1 mile south), Knox Bridge (2 miles south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles north), Staplehurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Sinkhurst Green questions
How far is Sinkhurst Green from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Sinkhurst Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater in Sinkhurst Green?
We do. Sinkhurst Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Towns and villages near Sinkhurst Green
Other catering in Sinkhurst Green
Why choose tapas catering in Sinkhurst Green?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Sinkhurst Green and Kent:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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