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Tapas Catering for Charing Cross events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Charing Cross: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Charing Cross
Tapas catering in Charing Cross, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For evening grazing and office parties and launches, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Charing Cross, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Charing Cross (W1F, W1D, W1S)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Charing Cross 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Charing Cross: venues and local tips
Charing Cross is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of Charing Cross to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Charing Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (under half a mile east) and Marlborough House (within half a mile south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Charing Cross has its own station, London Charing Cross station.
We cook at events all over W1F, W1D and W1S. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Charing Cross include the A4 and A301, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include St James's (1 mile west), Adelphi (1 mile north-east), Chinatown (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north) and Covent Garden (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (under half a mile south). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south) and Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Silver Cross Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include London Library (within half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north-east)
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Charing Cross questions
We are having a ceremony at St Martin-in-the-Fields: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can 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 Charing Cross?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charing Cross.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Why choose tapas catering in Charing Cross?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Charing Cross, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Charing Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Charing Cross has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
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 use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Charing Cross hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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