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Tapas & canapé catering in Rotherhithe, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Rotherhithe.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Rotherhithe
Tapas catering in Rotherhithe, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, with Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Rotherhithe, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Rotherhithe
What else we do in Rotherhithe
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Where we can cook in Rotherhithe
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
Rotherhithe 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Rotherhithe
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
FAQs for Rotherhithe
Can you cook in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Rotherhithe for guests?
Rotherhithe has its own station: Canada Water station.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Rotherhithe? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Rotherhithe is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE16, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (2.1 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Rotherhithe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across SE16, SE8 and E1W. Local streets include Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A200 close by, Rotherhithe is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Rotherhithe, we also cover Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (under half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship York pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Rotherhithe
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Rotherhithe:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Canada Water station is in Rotherhithe itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- 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