Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in New Eltham, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Eltham.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near New Eltham
About our tapas catering in New Eltham
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement parties and launches and office parties, with croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In New Eltham, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in New Eltham?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in New Eltham, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
A picnic in Elmstead Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
Why choose live paella in New Eltham?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why New Eltham hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from New Eltham
What’s the nearest station to New Eltham for guests?
New Eltham has its own station: New Eltham station.
Could we have live paella in Elmstead Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Tapas for events in New Eltham
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in New Eltham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. New Eltham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from New Eltham to London (about 8 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around New Eltham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of the SE9, DA15 and BR7 postcode area. Local streets include Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near New Eltham include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in New Eltham 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or SE9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
New Eltham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to New Eltham
More for events in New Eltham
- 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