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Tapas Catering in Belvedere
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Belvedere and the surrounding area.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Belvedere?
For event organisers in Belvedere
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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’ll follow them.
Tapas catering in Belvedere, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and receptions and drinks parties.
For a London drinks party in Belvedere, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Belvedere (DA17, DA8, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Belvedere
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Planning a tapas spread in Belvedere
Belvedere is about 3 miles east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Belvedere. Belvedere is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Belvedere to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Red House (2.3 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in DA17, DA8 and DA18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Cray Road, Adit Road and Clive Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Belvedere, we also cover Lessness Heath (1 mile west), Erith (1 mile south-east), Northumberland Heath (1 mile south-east), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east) and West Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
A little further out are Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Belvedere include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile east) and Trinity School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Priory Club pub (under half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Belvedere until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Questions from Belvedere
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Belvedere?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Who books tapas catering in Belvedere?
Tapas are sociable food.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Belvedere and Greater London:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Belvedere and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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