Kent · England
Tapas Catering for South Willesborough events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Willesborough: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for South Willesborough events
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our tapas catering in South Willesborough
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We’re often asked to cater birthday drinks and work receptions, serving croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like South Willesborough, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a tapas spread in South Willesborough
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of South Willesborough or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Willesborough to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin. Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Willesborough, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN24 and TN23 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside South Willesborough, we also cover Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around South Willesborough includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in South Willesborough 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
South Willesborough questions
How far is South Willesborough from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for South Willesborough?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose live paella in South Willesborough?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in South Willesborough
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Other catering in South Willesborough
- 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