Medway · England
Tapas Catering for Grange events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Grange and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Grange
Tapas catering for your event in Grange
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Grange, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Grange stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Grange
How far is Grange from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalen?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What affects the price in Grange
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or ME7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Also near Grange
Other catering in Grange
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. 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.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Grange: venues and local tips
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. For tapas catering in Grange, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Grange is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
This part of Medway takes in ME7 and ME8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Grange include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Grange include The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hastings Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Perfect for your event in Grange
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Grange, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.3 miles west) and Temple Manor (4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- 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