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Tapas Catering for Bexleyheath events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bexleyheath: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Bexleyheath
Tapas for events in Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Across the DA7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bexleyheath to London (10 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Trinity Baptist Church. Nearby historic houses include Red House (within half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cover events in every part of the DA7, DA6 and DA16 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Lion Road, Hyde Road and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Upton (1 mile west), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Bexley Hospital (under half a mile west). Not far away are Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.7 miles north-east)
Tapas catering in Bexleyheath, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include work receptions and evening sharing boards, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Bexleyheath, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Bexleyheath (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Bexleyheath
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
A picnic in Danson Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
For event organisers in Bexleyheath
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
FAQs for Bexleyheath
Could we have live paella in Danson Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Bexleyheath for guests?
Bexleyheath has its own station: Bexleyheath station.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
Bexleyheath is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Bexleyheath
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Other catering in Bexleyheath
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Bexleyheath is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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.
Why Bexleyheath hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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