Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Woodchurch, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woodchurch and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Woodchurch events
Drinks receptions around Woodchurch
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN26 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Woodchurch include Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.5 miles away.
We cover events in every part of TN26 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Woodchurch includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find Stonebridge Inn (less than half a mile south)
Tapas catering for your event in Woodchurch
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For receptions and drinks parties and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
For a country party near Woodchurch, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Your questions about tapas catering in Woodchurch
Can you cook in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Woodchurch from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Why choose live paella in Woodchurch?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Woodchurch until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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 to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Places near Woodchurch
What else we do in Woodchurch
Occasions we cook for in Woodchurch
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Woodchurch, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Woodchurch
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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