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Tapas Catering in Camberwell
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Camberwell: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Camberwell events
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Camberwell 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.
- 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Tapas catering in Camberwell, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Camberwell, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Camberwell (SE5, SE15, SE22, SE24)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Camberwell questions
What’s the nearest station to Camberwell for guests?
Denmark Hill station, in Camberwell itself.
We’re having a ceremony at St Giles' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Camberwell
Camberwell is about 2 miles south of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Camberwell, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Camberwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (2.7 miles north) and Benjamin Franklin House (2.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. A picnic in Brunswick Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in SE5, SE15, SE22 and SE24, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on New Church Road, Camberwell Station Road and Addington Square or the roads around them. Being close to the A202 and B214, Camberwell is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. For events just outside Camberwell, we cover Denmark Hill (1 mile south), East Dulwich (1 mile south), Walworth (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile east) and Herne Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.4 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Camberwell include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Brunswick Park Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Hermits Cave pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.6 miles east)
Why choose live paella in Camberwell?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Camberwell hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Camberwell and the whole of Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Also near Camberwell
What else we do in Camberwell
Perfect for your event in Camberwell
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, Camberwell has its own station, Denmark Hill station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Camberwell 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- 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