Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wouldham, Medway
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wouldham.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Wouldham
Tapas catering for your event in Wouldham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and tapas and paella menus, serving albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Wouldham, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wouldham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Add a live paella main.
Where we can cook in Wouldham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Wouldham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Wouldham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Wouldham
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. Across the ME1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wouldham to London (about 26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Holborough Marshes have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in ME1, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way. Nearby, we also cater events in Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Wouldham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Medway, including Wouldham
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Other catering in Wouldham
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about tapas catering in Wouldham
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Wouldham for guests?
Halling station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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