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Tapas Catering for Russell Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Russell Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Russell Hill
Tapas catering in Russell Hill, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and canapés with welcome drinks, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
For a London drinks party in Russell Hill, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Russell Hill (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
As a London location, Russell Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or SM6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
How the day works
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 while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Russell 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.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Russell Hill?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Russell Hill and across Greater London
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Russell Hill?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Russell Hill and Greater London:
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.4 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Russell Hill
Also in Russell Hill
FAQs for Russell Hill
Which station should guests use for Russell Hill?
The closest is Waddon station, roughly 1 mile away.
Could we have live paella in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planning a tapas spread in Russell Hill
Russell Hill is about 1 mile north of Purley, in Greater London. Across the SM6 area, 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. Our events stretch from Russell Hill to London (10 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Russell Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Duppas Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
We cater events across the SM6, CR8 and CR0 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Link Lane, Hawker Road and Redwing Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Roundshaw (1 mile west), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Purley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find County Borough of Croydon (1.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Wilson's School (under half a mile north) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south-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