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Tapas Catering in Bell Green
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Bell Green.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Bell Green?
Tapas catering for your event in Bell Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
In Bell Green, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Bell Green (SE6, SE26, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Bell Green
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bell Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
A picnic in Mayow Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Bell Green
Other catering in Bell Green
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
FAQs for Bell Green
What’s the nearest station to Bell Green for guests?
Bell Green has its own station: Lower Sydenham station.
What about parking in Bell Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Bell Green is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Bell Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Bell Green
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Bell Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Planning a tapas spread in Bell Green
Bell Green is about 3 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Bell Green and nearby villages. Bell Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: Bell Green has its own station, Lower Sydenham station. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael's and All Angels.
We cater events across the SE6, SE26 and SE23 postcode area. Local streets include Mayow Road, Wynell Road and Paxton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Bell Green on the A2218, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bellingham (1 mile east), Southend (1 mile east), Perry Vale (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile south-west) and Catford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Nunhead (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Bell Green include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Forest Hill School (0.6 miles west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Fellowship Inn (0.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bell Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why choose live paella in Bell Green?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or 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