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Tapas & canapé catering in Addington, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Addington and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Addington
Planning a tapas spread in Addington
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Addington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Addington. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Addington to London (about 10 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: West Wickham station is about 1.7 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, CR2 and BR4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Addington, we cover Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (3.1 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include John Ruskin College (0.7 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (2.7 miles north-west)
Tapas catering in Addington, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and launches and office parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Addington. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Addington
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Occasions we cook for in Addington
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Addington, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Addington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What affects the price in Addington
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Addington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Addington is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Addington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Addington?
The closest is West Wickham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does tapas catering cost in Addington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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