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Tapas Catering for Norwood New Town events
Paella 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 Norwood New Town.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Norwood New Town
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tapas catering in Norwood New Town, cooked live
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Norwood New Town. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Norwood New Town (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Norwood New Town
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Parks such as Long Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose live paella in Norwood New Town?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Norwood New Town
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Norwood New Town and across Greater London
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Norwood New Town
Other catering in Norwood New Town
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Norwood New Town has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
Norwood New Town 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
For event organisers in Norwood New Town
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Norwood New Town
Norwood New Town is about 4 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Across the SE19 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 764 places in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gipsy Hill station, about 0.5 miles north-east. After a ceremony at a church such as New Covenant Church-Equipping People, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SE19, SE27 and SE21 postcode area. Streets in the area include Dover Road, Moore Road and Gipsy Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A214 close by, Norwood New Town is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Norwood (1 mile east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and West Dulwich (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's (1.8 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Norwood New Town include Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Nearby schools include Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School (within half a mile north-west) and Hillcrest (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Sparrowhawk pub (less than half a mile east)
Norwood New Town questions
Is parking a problem for events in Norwood New Town?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at New Covenant Church-Equipping People?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in Norwood New Town?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
- 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