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Tapas & canapé catering in Pollards Hill, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pollards Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Pollards Hill?
Tapas catering in Pollards Hill, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Pollards Hill, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Pollards Hill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Pollards Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Pollards Hill?
Tapas are sociable food.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as St Oswald, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Pollards Hill
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Pollards Hill
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Pollards Hill
Also in Pollards Hill
Questions from Pollards Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Oswald?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Pollards Hill for guests?
Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pollards Hill.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Drinks receptions around Pollards Hill
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Across the CR7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Pollards Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Pollards Hill to London (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.9 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (4.6 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of the CR7, SW16 and SE19 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Pollards Hill includes Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Local schools include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (within half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
- 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