Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Park Wood, Medway
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Park Wood and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Park Wood
Tapas catering in Park Wood, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is evening sharing boards and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In Park Wood, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Park Wood stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Park Wood?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Park Wood
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Park Wood?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Drinks receptions around Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Park Wood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Park Wood is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Rainham (Kent) station is about 1.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul's Church. Park Wood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in ME8 and ME9, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Beke Road, Bond Road and Nares Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Wigmore (1 mile north), Kemsley Street (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (1 mile west), Bredhurst (1 mile south-west) and Scragged Oak (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (4 miles north-west). Park Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Park Wood include Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.1 miles north) and Howard School (1.2 miles north)
Park Wood: your questions answered
How far is Park Wood from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much does tapas catering cost in Park Wood?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Also near Park Wood
Also in Park Wood
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Park Wood, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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