Medway · England
Tapas Catering for Lidsing events
Looking for tapas catering in Lidsing? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Lidsing
Tapas catering in Lidsing, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are albóndigas, patatas bravas and croquetas, and we are often booked for engagement drinks and sharing tapas starters.
For a country party near Lidsing, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Places near Lidsing
Other catering in Lidsing
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Lidsing
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
How the day works
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 Lidsing stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Lidsing?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Lidsing:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Lidsing include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
Questions from Lidsing
How far is Lidsing from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cover Lidsing?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lidsing. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Lidsing: venues and local tips
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. For an event in Lidsing, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic buildings near Lidsing frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in South Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Lidsing is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (less than half a mile 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