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Tapas Catering for Foots Cray events
Planning tapas catering in Foots Cray? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Foots Cray events
Who books tapas catering in Foots Cray?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Foots Cray Meadows have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
Tapas catering in Foots Cray, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. On the menu are tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we’re often booked for table tapas as a starter and welcome-drink canapés.
For a London drinks party in Foots Cray, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Foots Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Foots Cray
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Foots Cray stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Receptions and parties in Foots Cray
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. From the centre of Foots Cray to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Foots Cray include Danson House (2.8 miles north) and Red House (2.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Foots Cray is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in DA14 and BR5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A223, Foots Cray is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Foots Cray includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Kemnal Technology College (within half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Foots Cray
Also in Foots Cray
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
FAQs for Foots Cray
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is parking a problem for events in Foots Cray?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Foots Cray hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And The cost guide.
- 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