Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wainscott, Medway
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wainscott.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Wainscott
Wainscott: venues and local tips
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Philip & St James. Historic houses near Wainscott include Restoration House (1.7 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in ME2 and ME3, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road. We also cook at events in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Tapas catering for your event in Wainscott
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and work receptions.
For a party in a place like Wainscott, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Wainscott until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Wainscott
Big or small, tapas work.
In Wainscott and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Wainscott frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Wainscott hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Wainscott: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Wainscott close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much does tapas catering cost in Wainscott?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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