Medway · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wallend, Medway
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wallend and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Wallend
Tapas catering in Wallend, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches.
For a country party near Wallend, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near Wallend
Also in Wallend
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Wallend until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Wallend: your questions answered
Is Wallend close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Wallend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Wallend hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Wallend?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Wallend and Medway:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wallend, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Drinks receptions around Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. For an event in Wallend, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wallend. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wallend to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Sheerness-On-Sea station is about 2.6 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Wherever your event is in ME3, we can bring tapas catering to you. Main roads around Wallend include the B2001, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The Hogarth Inn (0.6 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