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Tapas & canapé catering in Tutt Hill, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tutt Hill and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Tutt Hill
Tapas catering in Tutt Hill, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Tutt Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tutt Hill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Tutt Hill: your questions answered
How far is Tutt Hill from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Who books tapas catering in Tutt Hill?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Charing station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Tutt Hill
Other catering in Tutt Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Tutt Hill
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN26 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tutt Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Tutt Hill include Godinton House (1.8 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Tutt Hill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Tutt Hill for tapas catering include Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Tutt Hill is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Tutt Hill hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
For event organisers in Tutt Hill
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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