Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Borstal, Medway
Looking for tapas catering in Borstal? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Borstal?
About our tapas catering in Borstal
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re often booked for welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas make a party in Borstal easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Occasions we cook for in Borstal
Tapas get people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Borstal and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Borstal to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Borstal is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Borstal, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1 mile west.
Tapas catering in ME1 and ME2 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Borstal is on the M2, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Borstal, we also cover Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Borstal include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Borstal questions
Which station should guests use for Borstal?
Cuxton station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Baty's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Borstal
Also in Borstal
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Borstal stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Borstal?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Borstal hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
For event organisers in Borstal
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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