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Tapas Catering for Nunhead events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nunhead: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Nunhead events
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Nunhead has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Nunhead
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for launches and office parties and engagement parties.
In Nunhead, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Occasions we cook for in Nunhead
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Nunhead station is in Nunhead itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Nunhead? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also near Nunhead
What else we do in Nunhead
Receptions and parties in Nunhead
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Nunhead and nearby villages. Nunhead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Antony with Saint Silas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Nunhead often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cook at events all over SE15, SE4 and SE14 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road. Other places close to Nunhead for tapas catering include Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Nunhead include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ivy House (less than half a mile south)
Questions from Nunhead
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Antony with Saint Silas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Nunhead for guests?
Nunhead has its own station: Nunhead station.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
Nunhead 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Nunhead
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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