Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Crook Log events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Crook Log.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Crook Log
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Crook Log until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Crook Log, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and office parties and launches, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Crook Log, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Crook Log
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Crook Log, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Crook Log has its own station, Bexleyheath station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
For event organisers in Crook Log
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Towns and villages near Crook Log
What else we do in Crook Log
Crook Log questions
Can you cook in Danson Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Crook Log?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tapas for events in Crook Log
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Crook Log, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Crook Log is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Crook Log to London (about 10 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Trinity Baptist Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Crook Log include Red House (under half a mile south-east) and Danson House (under half a mile south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in DA7, DA6 and DA16, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Crook Log includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crook Log include Bexleyheath Academy (0.8 miles east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crook Log Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles east)
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Crook Log? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
Crook Log 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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