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Tapas & canapé catering in North Street, Medway
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for North Street events
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Medway, including North Street
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in North Street, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near North Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in North Street stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in North Street
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Places near North Street
Other catering in North Street
Perfect for your event in North Street
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in North Street and Medway:
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.2 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
North Street: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is North Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you cater in North Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and North Street is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
North Street: venues and local tips
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. If you’re looking at a historic venue around North Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in ME3, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside North Street, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Street include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- 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