Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Weavering, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Weavering: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Weavering events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
About our tapas catering in Weavering
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and work receptions, serving tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
For a party in a place like Weavering, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Weavering stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tapas for events in Weavering
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Weavering. Weavering is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Weavering to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Parks such as Vinters Valley Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Weavering often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Weavering is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME14 and ME15, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Weavering includes Detling Hill.
- Schools near Weavering include Valley Park School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Places near Weavering
What else we do in Weavering
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Weavering? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Weavering
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
FAQs for Weavering
How far is Weavering from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Weavering.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Why choose live paella in Weavering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Weavering hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Events we cater in Weavering
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Weavering book us for occasions like:
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Bearsted station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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