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Tapas & canapé catering in East Wickham, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Wickham and the surrounding area.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
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Tapas catering in East Wickham, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in East Wickham, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in East Wickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
East Wickham: venues and local tips
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. For tapas catering in East Wickham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. East Wickham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near East Wickham include Danson House (1.3 miles south-east) and Red House (1.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in DA16, SE18 and SE2 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). The countryside around East Wickham includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Welling School (0.8 miles east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Tesco pub (under half a mile south-east)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
East Wickham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why choose tapas catering in East Wickham?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in East Wickham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Parks such as Shoulder of Mutton Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
East Wickham: your questions answered
What about parking in East Wickham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary the Virgin?
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. Send us the reception address.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
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What else we do in East Wickham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in East Wickham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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