Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mockbeggar, Medway
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mockbeggar and the surrounding area.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
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Tapas catering for your event in Mockbeggar
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, serving gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Mockbeggar, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Also in Mockbeggar
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas for events in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For tapas catering in Mockbeggar, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Mockbeggar. Mockbeggar is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Mockbeggar include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south) and Restoration House (2.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Parks such as Broomhill Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bunters Hill Road and Town Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
Mockbeggar: your questions answered
How far is Mockbeggar from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Is Mockbeggar too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Events we cater in Mockbeggar
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Higham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Mockbeggar? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Mockbeggar?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Mockbeggar and the whole of Medway
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Mockbeggar 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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