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Tapas & canapé catering in Wrotham, 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Wrotham.
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Wrotham
Tapas catering in Wrotham, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and evening sharing boards, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Wrotham, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Nearby places to Wrotham
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How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Wrotham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Wrotham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Wrotham
Do you come out to small places like Wrotham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Wrotham: venues and local tips
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For tapas catering in Wrotham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wrotham. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.2 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Trosley Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wrotham, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Old London Road and West Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Wrotham for tapas catering include Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- We cover Wrotham and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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