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Tapas Catering for Bandonhill events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Bandonhill.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Bandonhill
Tapas catering in Bandonhill, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For drinks reception canapés and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bandonhill, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bandonhill (SM6, CR0, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Bandonhill is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Bandonhill?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bandonhill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
Questions from Bandonhill
What about parking in Bandonhill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Castlemead Court?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Bandonhill
What else we do in Bandonhill
What affects the price in Bandonhill
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Bandonhill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Tapas for events in Bandonhill
Bandonhill is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Bandonhill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bandonhill to London (10 miles away).
A picnic in Beddington Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (4 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cater events across SM6, CR0 and CR9. Whether your event is on Guy Road, Ross Road and Link Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Beddington (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile south) and Waddon (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Centrale Croydon (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Nearby schools include Wilson's School (less than half a mile south-east) and The John Fisher School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (1.6 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Bandonhill and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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