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Tapas Catering in Roundshaw
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Roundshaw.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Roundshaw events
About our tapas catering in Roundshaw
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and drinks parties and receptions, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In Roundshaw, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Roundshaw 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Roundshaw
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Roundshaw frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
Your questions about tapas catering in Roundshaw
What’s the nearest station to Roundshaw for guests?
The closest is Wallington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Paul's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Roundshaw
What else we do in Roundshaw
Planning a tapas spread in Roundshaw
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SM6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Wallington station is about 0.9 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as St. Paul's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the SM6, CR8 and CR0 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Roundshaw include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Roundshaw include Wilson's School (less than half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning tapas catering in Roundshaw? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Roundshaw 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.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
- 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