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Tapas Catering for Sutton at Hone events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sutton at Hone.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Sutton at Hone
About our tapas catering in Sutton at Hone
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are often asked to cater tapas starters and birthday drinks, serving Serrano ham, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
Near Sutton at Hone, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Who books tapas catering in Sutton at Hone?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sutton at Hone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Questions from Sutton at Hone
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Darenth Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Sutton at Hone stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Planning a tapas spread in Sutton at Hone
Sutton at Hone is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Sutton at Hone will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Sutton at Hone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 0.5 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sutton at Hone, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in DA4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Balmoral Road, Dairy Close and Main Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Sutton at Hone for tapas catering include South Darenth (1 mile south-east), St Margarets (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile north-west), Clement Street (1 mile west) and Darenth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Stone Museum of Geology (2.4 miles north) and Darenth Park Hospital (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile north)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Sutton at Hone hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Sutton at Hone
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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