Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Womenswold, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Womenswold. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Womenswold
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Womenswold
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas catering for your event in Womenswold
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are Serrano ham, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Womenswold, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose tapas catering in Womenswold?
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Womenswold book us for occasions like:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Your questions about tapas catering in Womenswold
Do you come out to small places like Womenswold?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Womenswold from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Womenswold?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Womenswold. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Womenswold
What affects the price in Womenswold
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Womenswold? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Womenswold is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Womenswold: venues and local tips
Womenswold is about 7 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Womenswold are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Womenswold is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Womenswold to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 1.1 miles east. Womenswold is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woolage Green (1 mile south-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile west), Aylesham (1 mile north-east) and Out Elmstead (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Womenswold
What else we do in Womenswold
- 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