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Tapas & canapé catering in Puddledock, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Puddledock: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Puddledock
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Tapas catering for your event in Puddledock
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and engagement parties, with padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In Puddledock, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Puddledock is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Puddledock
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or TN16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Puddledock
Also in Puddledock
Puddledock: venues and local tips
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. For an event in Puddledock, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Puddledock. Puddledock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Edenbridge station is about 2.5 miles away. Puddledock is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN16, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Puddledock 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 the hot dishes.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Puddledock
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near Puddledock frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Puddledock questions
Which station should guests use for Puddledock?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in Puddledock?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Puddledock is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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