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Tapas Catering for Lower Bush events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lower Bush: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Lower Bush events
How our tapas catering works in Lower Bush
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater birthday drinks and tapas with a paella main course, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Lower Bush, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Lower Bush
Is Lower Bush close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Lower Bush hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Lower Bush and across Medway
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Lower Bush
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Bush and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Parks such as Rede Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Lower Bush
What else we do in Lower Bush
Receptions and parties in Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Lower Bush or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lower Bush is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lower Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. If you are looking at a historic venue around Lower Bush, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Medway takes in ME2. If your venue is just outside Lower Bush, we also cover Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Lower Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Bush include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
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. A summer drinks reception in Lower Bush has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Lower Bush? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lower Bush
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- 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