Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Kingsnorth.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Kingsnorth events
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our tapas catering in Kingsnorth
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and sharing boards for evening guests, serving patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Kingsnorth, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Kingsnorth has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Kingsnorth: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Kingsnorth and the whole of Medway
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Kingsnorth: venues and local tips
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For tapas catering in Kingsnorth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Kingsnorth is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 3.6 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area. Local streets include Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Towns and villages near Kingsnorth
Other catering in Kingsnorth
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingsnorth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Kingsnorth
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Kingsnorth often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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