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Tapas & canapé catering in Blackfen, 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 Blackfen and across Greater London.
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Blackfen?
How our tapas catering works in Blackfen
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include croquetas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and tapas starters.
In Blackfen, 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, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Blackfen (DA15, DA16, SE9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Blackfen
Blackfen is about 2 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Blackfen, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Blackfen is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd. Nearby historic houses include Danson House (1.2 miles east) and Red House (1.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of the DA15, DA16 and SE9 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Days Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue. Other places close to Blackfen for tapas catering include Falconwood (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile west), East Wickham (1 mile north), New Eltham (1 mile south-west) and Longlands (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Staples pub (less than half a mile east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, 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 will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blackfen? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Places near Blackfen
More for events in Blackfen
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Blackfen has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Blackfen
Which station should guests use for Blackfen?
Falconwood station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Shoulder of Mutton Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Blackfen 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Blackfen
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- 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