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Tapas Catering for Wigmore events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wigmore and the surrounding area.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Wigmore
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wigmore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Tapas catering in Wigmore, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re often asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas before paella, with tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a party in a place like Wigmore, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Events we cater in Wigmore
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Wigmore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in Wigmore?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Wigmore hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Common questions in Wigmore
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you come to Wigmore?
Yes, we do. Wigmore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Wigmore
Also in Wigmore
Where we can cook in Wigmore
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Wigmore is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Wigmore? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Wigmore or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Wigmore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Foxburrow Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Medway takes in ME8. We can cater an event on streets such as Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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