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Tapas Catering in Whetsted
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Whetsted.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Whetsted
About our tapas catering in Whetsted
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include evening grazing and receptions and drinks parties, with patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Whetsted, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in Whetsted
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Events we cater in Whetsted
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Whetsted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Whetsted hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Whetsted is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Common questions in Whetsted
Is Whetsted close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in Whetsted?
Yes, we do. Whetsted is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Places near Whetsted
Also in Whetsted
Drinks receptions around Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Whetsted or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Whetsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Whetsted to London (29 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Five Oak Green Church. A picnic in Foal Hurst Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
For tapas catering in TN12, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Whetsted, we also cover Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- 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