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Tapas & canapé catering in Peaks Hill, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Peaks Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Peaks Hill
About our tapas catering in Peaks Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
In Peaks Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Peaks Hill questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Peaks Hill for guests?
Purley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Peaks Hill
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Peaks Hill book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Peaks Hill include Addington Palace (4 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Peaks Hill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Peaks Hill
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Peaks Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Peaks Hill. Peaks Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Peaks Hill to London (11 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Peaks Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Purley station is about 0.8 miles away.
Here we cover the CR8 and SM6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A2022 close by, Peaks Hill is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Peaks Hill, we cover Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Borough of Croydon (2.4 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Schools near Peaks Hill include Laleham Lea School (less than half a mile north-west) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Peaks Hill
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Peaks Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Also near Peaks Hill
Other catering in Peaks Hill
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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