Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lower Stoke, 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 Lower Stoke.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Lower Stoke events
Tapas catering for your event in Lower Stoke
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Lower Stoke, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Lower Stoke
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lower Stoke, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Lower Stoke
Do you come out to small places like Lower Stoke?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lower Stoke?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Lower Stoke: venues and local tips
Lower Stoke is in Medway. From the centre of Lower Stoke to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lower Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Lower Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Lower Stoke
Other catering in Lower Stoke
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Lower Stoke 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Lower Stoke and across Medway
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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