Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dunn Street, Medway
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Dunn Street.
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Dunn Street
Tapas catering in Dunn Street, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and work receptions.
Near Dunn Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose tapas catering in Dunn Street?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Dunn Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Dunn Street
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Dunn Street
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Dunn Street will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Dunn Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. Parks such as South Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Dunn Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Dunn Street
Other catering in Dunn Street
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
FAQs for Dunn Street
Is Dunn Street close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Dunn Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Dunn Street is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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