Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Wingham Well
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wingham Well and across Kent.
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Wingham Well?
Wingham Well questions
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Wingham Well from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you cover Wingham Well?
We do. Wingham Well is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How our tapas catering works in Wingham Well
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española for your guests.
For a country party near Wingham Well, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Wingham Well is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
Drinks receptions around Wingham Well
Wingham Well is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Wingham Well to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Adisham station is about 1.7 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Local streets include Watercress Lane and Wingham Well Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wingham Green (1 mile north-west), Wingham (1 mile north-east), Well Head (1 mile east), Broomhill (1 mile north-east) and Twitham (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.2 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Haywain Public House (0.5 miles west)
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wingham Well
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in Wingham Well?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Wingham Well?
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wingham Well and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
Also near Wingham Well
More for events in Wingham Well
- 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