Medway · England
Tapas Catering for Kemsley Street events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kemsley Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Kemsley Street?
How our tapas catering works in Kemsley Street
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés.
In a rural spot like Kemsley Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Kemsley Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Kemsley Street
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kemsley Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kemsley Street
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Kemsley Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Levan Strice?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening receptions in Kemsley Street stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. From the centre of Kemsley Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kemsley Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Parks such as Levan Strice have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kemsley Street, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (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 (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Kemsley Street include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
- 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