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Tapas & canapé catering in Perry Vale, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Perry Vale.
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Perry Vale
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Perry Vale, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and work receptions, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
For a London drinks party in Perry Vale, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Perry Vale (SE23, SE26, SE6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perry Vale: venues and local tips
Perry Vale is about 3 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Perry Vale and the surrounding area. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
For guests coming by train, Forest Hill station is about 0.5 miles away. Parks such as Mayow Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in SE23, SE26 and SE6 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Como Road, Mayow Road and South Road. Close by, we cover events in Bell Green (1 mile south-east), Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Bellingham (1 mile east), Southend (1 mile east) and Forest Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
A little further out are Nunhead (2.3 miles north) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Perry Vale include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Forest Hill School (less than half a mile south-west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Capitol Cinema pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Places near Perry Vale
Other catering in Perry Vale
Events we cater in Perry Vale
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.7 miles west) and Bromley Palace (3.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Common questions in Perry Vale
What about parking in Perry Vale?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Mayow Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Perry Vale and the whole of Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Perry Vale
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Perry Vale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Perry Vale stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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