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Tapas Catering for Wanshurst Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Wanshurst Green.
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Wanshurst Green
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering in Wanshurst Green, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater evening sharing boards and drinks parties and receptions, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Wanshurst Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Wanshurst Green
Is Wanshurst Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Wanshurst Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wanshurst Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Tapas for events in Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Wanshurst Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wanshurst Green to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 1.2 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wanshurst Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN12, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Wanshurst Green, we cover St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wanshurst Green
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Wanshurst Green 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wanshurst Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
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:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
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Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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