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Tapas & canapé catering in Wickhambreaux, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wickhambreaux. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Wickhambreaux
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Tapas catering in Wickhambreaux, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Wickhambreaux, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Common questions in Wickhambreaux
Do you come out to small places like Wickhambreaux?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Wickhambreaux close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Why choose tapas catering in Wickhambreaux?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wickhambreaux book us for events such as:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wickhambreaux, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wickhambreaux
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Nearby places to Wickhambreaux
Other catering in Wickhambreaux
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Wickhambreaux is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wickhambreaux and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Historic houses near Wickhambreaux include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 2.6 miles away.
We cook at events all over the CT3 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Wickhambreaux for tapas catering include Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (within half a mile 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