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Tapas & canapé catering in Lessness Heath, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lessness Heath: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Lessness Heath
Tapas catering in Lessness Heath, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s birthday drinks and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Lessness Heath, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Lessness Heath (DA17, DA8, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Lessness Heath
Could we have live paella in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Lessness Heath?
Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Events we cater in Lessness Heath
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Lessness Heath include Red House (2.3 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.5 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Lessness Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lessness Heath
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Lessness Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lessness Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Also near Lessness Heath
More for events in Lessness Heath
Lessness Heath: venues and local tips
Lessness Heath is about 3 miles east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Across the DA17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lessness Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of All Saints. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north.
Here we cover the DA17, DA8 and DA7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Cray Road, Clive Road and Erith Road. For events just outside Lessness Heath, we cover Belvedere (1 mile east), Erith (1 mile south-east), Northumberland Heath (1 mile south-east), West Heath (1 mile south-west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
A little further out are Colyers (1.4 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Lessness Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lessness Heath include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile east) and Trinity School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Priory Club pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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