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Tapas Catering in Woolage Village
Planning tapas catering in Woolage Village? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Woolage Village
Tapas catering in Woolage Village, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties.
In a rural spot like Woolage Village, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Woolage Village hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Woolage Village and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Woolage Village until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Woolage Village
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woolage Village and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
Also in Woolage Village
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Drinks receptions around Woolage Village
Woolage Village is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For tapas catering in Woolage Village, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Woolage Village. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
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. Guests travelling by rail: Snowdown station is about 0.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Woolage Village, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Nethersole Road, Firs Road and Forstal Road. Other places close to Woolage Village for tapas catering include Snowdown (1 mile north-east), Frogham (1 mile east), Nonington (2 miles north-east), Barfrestone (2 miles east) and Ratling (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Two Sawyers Public House (0.5 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Your questions about tapas catering in Woolage Village
How far is Woolage Village from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
- 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