Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stoke, Medway
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stoke. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Stoke
Tapas catering in Stoke, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for birthday and anniversary parties and evening sharing boards.
For a country party near Stoke, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What affects the price in Stoke
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Stoke
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Also in Stoke
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Why choose tapas catering in Stoke?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Stoke book us for occasions like:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Stoke 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.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stoke, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in ME3, we can cook for your guests. From Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Stoke, we cover Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Stoke
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- 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