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Tapas Catering for Dulwich Village events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Dulwich Village and across Greater London.
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Dulwich Village?
Tapas catering in Dulwich Village, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and engagement drinks, with croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Dulwich Village, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dulwich Village: venues and local tips
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Dulwich Village will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.3 miles south) and Queen's House (4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. A picnic in Dulwich Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in SE22, SE21 and SE24. Whether your event is on Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A2216, Dulwich Village is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Dulwich Village, we cover Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Dulwich Village includes Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include Alleyn's School (less than half a mile north) and The Charter School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown and Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Also near Dulwich Village
What else we do in Dulwich Village
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What affects the price in Dulwich Village
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Dulwich Village
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Dulwich Village, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Barnabas' Church.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Dulwich Village stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SE22 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Dulwich Village hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
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.
Dulwich Village: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Dulwich Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Barnabas' Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
As a London location, Dulwich Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- 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