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Tapas Catering for Stone Hill events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stone Hill and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Stone Hill
Receptions and parties in Stone Hill
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Stone Hill. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Stone Hill to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.4 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stone Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Stone Hill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in TN25, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Stone Hill for tapas catering include Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Tapas catering in Stone Hill, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and albóndigas.
Near Stone Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Where we can cook in Stone Hill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stone Hill
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Stone Hill hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Stone Hill and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Stone Hill
What’s the nearest station to Stone Hill for guests?
Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Stone Hill?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Stone Hill stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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- 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