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Tapas Catering for Wilsley Pound events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Wilsley Pound.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Wilsley Pound
Occasions we cook for in Wilsley Pound
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wilsley Pound, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
A picnic in Crane Valley? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
Tapas catering in Wilsley Pound, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Wilsley Pound. On the menu are croquetas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Wilsley Pound, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. 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.
Why book with us
- We cover Wilsley Pound and the whole of Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Wilsley Pound stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Also near Wilsley Pound
What else we do in Wilsley Pound
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Wilsley Pound: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Wilsley Pound?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Wilsley Pound?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Drinks receptions around Wilsley Pound
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Wilsley Pound and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Historic buildings near Wilsley Pound often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 4.4 miles north. Wilsley Pound is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of TN17. If your venue is just outside Wilsley Pound, we also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Schools near Wilsley Pound include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Wilsley Pound? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in 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