Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Rochester Riverside
Looking for tapas catering in Rochester Riverside? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Rochester Riverside?
For event organisers in Rochester Riverside
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rochester Riverside? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How our tapas catering works in Rochester Riverside
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and launches and office parties.
For a party in a place like Rochester Riverside, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
FAQs for Rochester Riverside
How far is Rochester Riverside from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rochester Riverside, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Rochester Riverside
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Rochester Riverside
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
In Rochester Riverside and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, Rochester Riverside has its own station, Rochester station.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Planning a tapas spread in Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME1, we can cook for your guests. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Rochester Riverside frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road. If your venue is just outside Rochester Riverside, we also cover Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Rochester Riverside has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Rochester Riverside
Other catering in Rochester Riverside
- 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