Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Lower Higham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lower Higham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Lower Higham
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tapas catering in Lower Higham, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For tapas with a paella main course and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Lower Higham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Lower Higham?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: Lower Higham has its own station, Higham station.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. 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.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Lower Higham until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Lower Higham: venues and local tips
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME3 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Lower Higham is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Lower Higham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
Serving boards and crockery.
Questions from Lower Higham
Is Lower Higham close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Lower Higham?
Higham station, in Lower Higham itself.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long does the paella take?
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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