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Tapas Catering in Wye
Planning tapas catering in Wye? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Wye?
Who books tapas catering in Wye?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
In Wye and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas catering in Wye, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are patatas bravas, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas with a paella main course.
In a rural spot like Wye, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Wye 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wye, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
FAQs for Wye
Which station should guests use for Wye?
Wye station, in Wye itself.
Do you come out to small places like Wye?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Wye?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Wye is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Tapas for events in Wye
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Wye are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wye is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wye to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Wye has its own station, Wye station. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Wye, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Church Street and The Green. Nearby, we also cater events in Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wye include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Wye School (under half a mile north-east) and Wye School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The New Flying Horse pub (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to Wye
More for events in Wye
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wye? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Wye and across Kent
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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