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Tapas Catering in Waldershare
Planning tapas catering in Waldershare? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Waldershare
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Waldershare
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, we can cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Waldershare, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Waldershare? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Waldershare
Is Waldershare close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Do you cater 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 do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater in Waldershare?
Yes, we do. Waldershare is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Planning a tapas spread in Waldershare
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For tapas catering in Waldershare, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Waldershare to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Waldershare include Goodnestone Park (4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Waldershare, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Waldershare, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Also near Waldershare
More for events in Waldershare
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Waldershare is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Waldershare
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Why choose tapas catering in Waldershare?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Waldershare and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, Shepherds Well station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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