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Tapas Catering in Weddington
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Weddington and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Weddington
Tapas catering in Weddington, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Weddington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Weddington and across Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Weddington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Weddington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Weddington
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Weddington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Weddington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Weddington include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Where we can cook in Weddington
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Common questions in Weddington
Is Weddington close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Weddington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What else we do in Weddington
- 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