Medway · England
Tapas Catering for Cliffe Woods events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cliffe Woods and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Cliffe Woods?
Receptions and parties in Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Cliffe Woods will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cliffe Woods is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (3.1 miles south) and Restoration House (3.2 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 1.5 miles away.
For tapas catering in ME3, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Cliffe Woods, we also cover Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.1 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.3 miles east)
Tapas catering in Cliffe Woods, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Cliffe Woods, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Cliffe Woods hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Cliffe Woods and across Medway
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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What else we do in Cliffe Woods
Perfect for your event in Cliffe Woods
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Cliffe Woods, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Cliffe Woods, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in Cliffe Woods
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cliffe Woods? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
FAQs for Cliffe Woods
Is Cliffe Woods close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Is Cliffe Woods too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Cliffe Woods has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting 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.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cliffe Woods
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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