Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Woolpack Corner events
Planning tapas catering in Woolpack Corner? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Woolpack Corner?
Tapas catering in Woolpack Corner, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near Woolpack Corner, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Woolpack Corner has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Woolpack Corner: venues and local tips
Woolpack Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN27 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (5 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Woolpack Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Tenterden Road and Benenden Road. If your venue is just outside Woolpack Corner, we also cover Biddenden (1 mile north-west), Stede Quarter (1 mile north-east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles north), Durrant Green (2 miles east) and Standen (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Woolpack Corner
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Woolpack Corner
Other catering in Woolpack Corner
Common questions in Woolpack Corner
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Woolpack Corner for guests?
Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How much does tapas catering cost in Woolpack Corner?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater in Woolpack Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Woolpack Corner is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: 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.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Events we cater in Woolpack Corner
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of All Saints.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- 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