Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Fenn Street
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 turns food into part of your event in Fenn Street.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Fenn Street
Tapas catering for your event in Fenn Street
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and tapas before paella.
Near Fenn Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Fenn Street until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Also near Fenn Street
Also in Fenn Street
Drinks receptions around Fenn Street
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our events stretch from Fenn Street to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Fenn Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
We cook at events all over the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
FAQs for Fenn Street
Which station should guests use for Fenn Street?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Fenn Street close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Fenn Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fenn Street and the rest of Medway. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Fenn Street
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Fenn Street
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: Gillingham (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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