Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cliffe, Medway
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Cliffe and across Medway.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Cliffe
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
About our tapas catering in Cliffe
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and evening grazing, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Cliffe, 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.
Tapas for events in Cliffe
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME3 area, we can cook for your guests. Cliffe is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cliffe to London (26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Helen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Cliffe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cliffe includes Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Evening Star pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Cliffe
What else we do in Cliffe
Who books tapas catering in Cliffe?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Cliffe include Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Cliffe 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 pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Cliffe
How far is Cliffe from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cliffe for guests?
Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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