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Tapas Catering in Well Street
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Well Street and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Well Street
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
About our tapas catering in Well Street
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Well Street. Whether it is receptions and drinks parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Well Street, 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.
What affects the price in Well Street
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Well Street and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Well Street is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Who books tapas catering in Well Street?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
A picnic in Manor Park Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Common questions in Well Street
Which station should guests use for Well Street?
The closest is East Malling station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Well Street close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Drinks receptions around Well Street
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For tapas catering in Well Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Well Street. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Well Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Anywhere in ME19, we can bring tapas catering to you. Close by, we cover events in East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Well Street include St James the Great Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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