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Tapas Catering in Willesborough
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Willesborough: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Willesborough
Tapas catering in Willesborough, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and welcome-drink canapés, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like Willesborough, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Willesborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
FAQs for Willesborough
Is Willesborough close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Willesborough for guests?
Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you come to Willesborough?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Willesborough and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Perfect for your event in Willesborough
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Willesborough, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Willesborough has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Willesborough
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Willesborough
More for events in Willesborough
Receptions and parties in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Willesborough or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Willesborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 0.9 miles away. Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willesborough, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in TN24. That could mean an event in a garden on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road. Willesborough sits on or near the A2070, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Willesborough include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The William Harvey Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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