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Tapas & canapé catering in Westwell, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Westwell and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Westwell
About our tapas catering in Westwell
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for engagement parties and tapas and paella menus.
Near Westwell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Occasions we cook for in Westwell
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.3 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Westwell
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Westwell?
Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Westwell?
We do. We cook at events in Westwell and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westwell.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Towns and villages near Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Westwell is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westwell, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. 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.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Westwell
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Westwell, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.6 miles away. Westwell is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What affects the price in Westwell
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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