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Tapas & canapé catering in Wrotham Heath, Kent
Planning tapas catering in Wrotham Heath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Wrotham Heath
About our tapas catering in Wrotham Heath
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s evening sharing boards and sharing tapas starters, we can cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Wrotham Heath, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Wrotham Heath until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Wrotham Heath: venues and local tips
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Wrotham Heath or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wrotham Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wrotham Heath to London (about 24 miles away).
Historic buildings near Wrotham Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wrotham Heath, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME19 and TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles west)
More for events in Wrotham Heath
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Occasions we cook for in Wrotham Heath
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.9 miles west.
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- Staff numbers and hours
Wrotham Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Wrotham Heath for guests?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Wrotham Heath from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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