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Tapas & canapé catering in Tyler Hill, Kent
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 for events in Tyler Hill.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Tyler Hill
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Tapas catering in Tyler Hill, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
In a rural spot like Tyler Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Common questions in Tyler Hill
What’s the nearest station to Tyler Hill for guests?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Perfect for your event in Tyler Hill
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tyler Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
Parks such as Tyler Hill Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Receptions and parties in Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT2 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Tyler Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Tyler Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Archbishop's School (1 mile south) and St Edmund's School (1.2 miles south)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Tyler Hill
What else we do in Tyler Hill
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Tyler Hill
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Tyler Hill until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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