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Tapas Catering in Honor Oak
Looking for tapas catering in Honor Oak? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Honor Oak
Tapas catering in Honor Oak, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Honor Oak. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Honor Oak (SE23, SE22, SE4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Honor Oak? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Other catering in Honor Oak
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your event in Honor Oak
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Honor Oak has its own station, Honor Oak Park station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Honor Oak is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Questions from Honor Oak
Is parking a problem for events in Honor Oak?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Augustine?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Honor Oak.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Tapas for events in Honor Oak
Honor Oak is about 2 miles south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Honor Oak or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
A picnic in Peckham Rye? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.9 miles south-west) and Queen's House (3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of SE23, SE22 and SE4. That could mean an event in a garden on Rye Road, Ewart Road and Bovill Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Forest Hill (1 mile south), Brockley (1 mile east), Crofton Park (1 mile east), Nunhead (1 mile north) and Telegraph Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Honor Oak include One Tree Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Honor Oak include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.5 miles north) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Herne Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Honor Oak is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Honor Oak
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- 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