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Tapas & canapé catering in Northumberland Heath, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Northumberland Heath. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Northumberland Heath
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas catering for your event in Northumberland Heath
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and launches and office parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Northumberland Heath. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Northumberland Heath
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Northumberland Heath
Other catering in Northumberland Heath
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
For event organisers in Northumberland Heath
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Tapas for events in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. From the centre of Northumberland Heath to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Northumberland Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Northumberland Heath to London (about 11 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (1.8 miles south) and Red House (2 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cover events in every part of DA8 and DA7 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northumberland Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Barnehurst Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (under half a mile south-east)
Questions from Northumberland Heath
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Northumberland Heath is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
Northumberland Heath is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northumberland Heath
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Northumberland Heath
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Northumberland Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. 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 you book.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Northumberland Heath and the whole of Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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