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For foodies

A brief history of tapas

Tapas is the Spanish term for appetiser – Deeming the method successful, the
it’s the umbrella category for a wide variety King pronounced that every household
of snacks and small dishes, usually eaten in should serve a small portion of food
the late afternoon before dinnertime. alongside alcoholic drinks to prevent public
Spanish people love tapas so much that drunkenness.
you will find many restaurants throughout the There is also another theory which says
country that specialise in this style of food. tapas emerged when field and workshop RESERVATIONS & ENQUIRIES
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Tapas is thought to have originated during OUT NOW!
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located south of the Iberian Peninsula. BENCH AFRICA
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