Medway · England
Tapas Catering for Moor Street events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Moor Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Moor Street
How our tapas catering works in Moor Street
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Moor Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning a tapas spread in Moor Street
Moor Street is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your event in Moor Street will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Moor Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Moor Street to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Parks such as Berengrave Chalk Pit have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Moor Street, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the ME8 postcode area. From Seymour Road, Horseman's Green Road and South Bush Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Moor Street, we also cover Rainham (1 mile west), Hartlip (1 mile south-east), Meresborough (1 mile south-west), Breach (1 mile east) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles west), Strood (7 miles west), Luton (4 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4 miles west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Riverside Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (0.8 miles north-west)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Moor Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Nearby places to Moor Street
More for events in Moor Street
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Moor Street
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Moor Street is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in Moor Street
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- 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