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Tapas Catering in Crossness
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Crossness.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Crossness
Crossness: venues and local tips
Crossness is about 2 miles north-west of Erith, in Greater London. For an event in Crossness, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Crossness. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Cross. Historic houses near Crossness include Rainham Hall (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (2.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in SE2, SE28 and DA18, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Kale Road, Haldane Road and Seacourt Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A2016 close by, Crossness is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Crossness for tapas catering include Thamesmead (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north), Barking Riverside (2 miles north-west), Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles west) and Greenwich Borough Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Crossness include Harris Garrard Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include Belvedere Working Mens Club pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (1.9 miles north-east)
How our tapas catering works in Crossness
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Crossness, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Crossness (SE2, SE28, DA18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Crossness
What else we do in Crossness
For event organisers in Crossness
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Crossness
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Crossness, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
Questions from Crossness
Which station should guests use for Crossness?
The closest is Abbey Wood station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Cross?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Crossness 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in Crossness?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Crossness and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Crossness is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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