Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Chattenden
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chattenden and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Chattenden
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Chattenden and the whole of Medway
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Chattenden, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas and more.
Near Chattenden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chattenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Drinks receptions around Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For tapas catering in Chattenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Bishop Gundulph Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Chattenden frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Chattenden questions
Is Chattenden close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Chattenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Perfect for your event in Chattenden
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Chattenden stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Get 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Chattenden
More for events in Chattenden
- 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