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Tapas & canapé catering in Charlton, Greater London
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Charlton.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
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Tapas catering in Charlton, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and sharing boards for evening guests, serving Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Charlton, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Charlton
Is parking a problem for events in Charlton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for Charlton?
Charlton station, in Charlton itself.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cover Charlton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Charlton. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Charlton is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Greater London, including Charlton
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Charlton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Charlton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
Charlton: venues and local tips
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Charlton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Charlton to London (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Charlton include Queen's House (1.9 miles west) and Eltham Palace (2.8 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Charlton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in SE7 and SE18, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road. Close by, we cover events in New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Charlton include Royal Greenwich Trust School (within half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
Charlton 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 will say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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