Medway · England
Tapas Catering in High Halstow
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in High Halstow and across Medway.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in High Halstow
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Tapas catering in High Halstow, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near High Halstow, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Events we cater in High Halstow
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in High Halstow book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Also near High Halstow
Also in High Halstow
Questions from High Halstow
How far is High Halstow from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cover High Halstow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and High Halstow is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including High Halstow.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Tapas for events in High Halstow
High Halstow is in Medway. For an event in High Halstow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around High Halstow. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our events stretch from High Halstow to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Historic buildings near High Halstow frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south.
Wherever your event is in ME3, we can cook for your guests. From The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to High Halstow for tapas catering include Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). The countryside around High Halstow includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Dog Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in High Halstow is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in High Halstow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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