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Tapas & canapé catering in Aperfield, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Aperfield and across Greater London.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Aperfield events
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas catering in Aperfield, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Aperfield, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Aperfield (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Aperfield
What about parking in Aperfield?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Aperfield?
Oxted station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
For event organisers in Aperfield
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Aperfield is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
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
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose tapas catering in Aperfield?
Big or small, tapas work.
In Aperfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mark's Church.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Planning a tapas spread in Aperfield
Aperfield is about 4 miles east of Warlingham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Aperfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Aperfield is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Aperfield to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (1.7 miles north) and Titsey Place (2.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Oxted station is about 4 miles away. Aperfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN16 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Main Road, Haig Road and Lotus Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Biggin Hill (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-east), Single Street (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north) and Cudham (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (3.4 miles west). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old Jail Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Places near Aperfield
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Aperfield and across Greater London
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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