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Tapas & canapé catering in Lewisham, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lewisham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Lewisham
Tapas catering in Lewisham, cooked live
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties, with Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Lewisham, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Lewisham
Which station should guests use for Lewisham?
Lewisham station, in Lewisham itself.
What about parking in Lewisham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Lewisham: venues and local tips
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Lewisham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Historic buildings near Lewisham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Lewisham has its own station, Lewisham station.
We cook at events all over SE13, SE8 and SE6. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or the roads around them. Being close to the B220, Lewisham is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Lewisham, we also cover Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fan Museum (1.2 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Prendergast Vale School (within half a mile north-west) and St Joseph's Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Watch House (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.9 miles west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For event organisers in Lewisham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose tapas catering in Lewisham?
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Parks such as Ladywell Fields have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Nearby places to Lewisham
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Lewisham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lewisham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Lewisham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
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