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Tapas & canapé catering in Wolverton, Kent
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 Wolverton.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Wolverton
Who books tapas catering in Wolverton?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas catering in Wolverton, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Wolverton, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For event organisers in Wolverton
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Wolverton is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wolverton
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Nearby places to Wolverton
More for events in Wolverton
Receptions and parties in Wolverton
Wolverton is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Wolverton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Wolverton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wolverton to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Anthony the Martyr. Wolverton is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Alkham Valley Road and Wolverton Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-west), Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile west), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Kearsney (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (3.8 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Wolverton includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Common questions in Wolverton
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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