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Tapas Catering for Deptford events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Deptford and the surrounding area.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
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Tapas catering for Deptford events
Tapas catering for your event in Deptford
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and engagement celebrations.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Deptford. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Deptford is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Deptford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
For event organisers in Deptford
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Nearby places to Deptford
Other catering in Deptford
Tapas for events in Deptford
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Deptford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Sue Godfrey Nature Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Deptford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in SE8, SE10 and SE14, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You will find Deptford on the A2209, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Deptford includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Deptford include Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile south) and Laban Centre (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Deptford Arms (within half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Deptford and across Greater London
What affects the price in Deptford
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Deptford? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Your questions about tapas catering in Deptford
Is parking a problem for events in Deptford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Deptford for guests?
Deptford station, in Deptford itself.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cover Deptford?
Yes, we do. Deptford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
- 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