Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Higham
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Higham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Higham
Tapas catering in Higham, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Higham. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Higham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Occasions we cook for in Higham
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: Higham station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Higham
More for events in Higham
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Higham
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Higham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Higham: venues and local tips
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Higham and nearby villages. Higham is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Higham include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Wherever your event is in ME3 and DA12, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent. Close by, we cover events in Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
FAQs for Higham
Can you cook in Rede Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Higham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- 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