Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Crayford events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Crayford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Crayford?
Tapas catering in Crayford, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement drinks.
Around Crayford, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Crayford
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Crayford
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Crayford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Crayford
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Crayford, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, Crayford has its own station, Crayford station.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
Towns and villages near Crayford
More for events in Crayford
FAQs for Crayford
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Paulinus: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Crayford close to London?
Roughly 12 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Crayford stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Receptions and parties in Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Crayford. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paulinus. A picnic in Braeburn Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in DA1, DA5 and DA7, we can cook for your guests. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Crayford includes Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
For event organisers in Crayford
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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