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Tapas & canapé catering in Wootton, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Wootton.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Wootton?
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering in Wootton, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for drinks parties and receptions and office parties and launches.
Near Wootton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. 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 Wootton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Wootton from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much does tapas catering cost in Wootton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Wootton 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Wootton
More for events in Wootton
Tapas for events in Wootton
Wootton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Wootton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Wootton to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Shepherds Well station is about 2.4 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wootton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Shelvin Lane, Denton Lane and Wootton Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Denton (1 mile north-west), Shelvin (1 mile north-east), Lodge Lees (1 mile north-west), Selsted (1 mile south) and Breach (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wootton include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Endeavour Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose live paella in Wootton?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Wootton hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Wootton and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Who books tapas catering in Wootton?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Wootton include Acrise Place (3.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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