Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Capstone
Planning tapas catering in Capstone? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Capstone
What affects the price in Capstone
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Capstone
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter.
Near Capstone, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For event organisers in Capstone
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
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Common questions in Capstone
Could we have live paella in Darland Banks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Capstone has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME7 area, we can bring the pans to you. Capstone is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Darland Banks have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Capstone, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Capstone is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Capstone
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Gillingham (Kent) station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- 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