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Tapas Catering in Woodnesborough
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Woodnesborough. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Woodnesborough
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About our tapas catering in Woodnesborough
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Woodnesborough, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Woodnesborough: venues and local tips
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Woodnesborough and the surrounding area. Woodnesborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Woodnesborough to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.5 miles east. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over CT13. From The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Woodnesborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Woodnesborough hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Woodnesborough?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Woodnesborough stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Woodnesborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Common questions in Woodnesborough
Is Woodnesborough close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Woodnesborough
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- 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