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Tapas Catering for Chatham Waterfront events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chatham Waterfront: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
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How our tapas catering works in Chatham Waterfront
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and evening grazing, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in Chatham Waterfront easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Chatham Waterfront
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Chatham Waterfront and across Medway
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Chatham Waterfront until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Chatham Waterfront
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Chatham Waterfront or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 68 places across Medway. We cook right across the region, from Chatham Waterfront to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Historic buildings near Chatham Waterfront often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Parks such as The Paddock have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Medway takes in ME4, ME1 and ME7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane. Being close to the A231, Chatham Waterfront is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chatham Waterfront includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King's Arms (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Why choose tapas catering in Chatham Waterfront?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Chatham Waterfront and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Chatham Waterfront include Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
Could we have live paella in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham station, in Chatham Waterfront itself.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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