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Tapas Catering in Willington
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Willington and across Kent.
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Willington
Tapas catering in Willington, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement parties and sharing tapas starters, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Around Willington, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Willington until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Perfect for your event in Willington
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Willington book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, Bearsted station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
Should I cook it 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around Willington
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME15, we can cook for your guests. Willington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic buildings near Willington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Mote Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Willington is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME15 and ME17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A274 close by, Willington is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (0.7 miles south) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Other catering in Willington
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Willington
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Willington questions
Can you cook in Mote Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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