Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Meresborough
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Meresborough. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Meresborough
Tapas catering in Meresborough, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for tapas with a paella main course and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Meresborough, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Meresborough
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Meresborough has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Meresborough? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Meresborough
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in Meresborough
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In Meresborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Parks such as Foxburrow Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Meresborough
What else we do in Meresborough
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Meresborough
Which station should guests use for Meresborough?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
How much does tapas catering cost in Meresborough?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Meresborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Drinks receptions around Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Meresborough, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Meresborough is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul's Church. Guests travelling by rail: Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away. Meresborough is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in ME8, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
- 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