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Tapas & canapé catering in Ruxley, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in Ruxley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Ruxley events
Why choose tapas catering in Ruxley?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ruxley, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
A picnic in Foots Cray Meadows? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas catering in Ruxley, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
For a London drinks party in Ruxley, 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.
- Location
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Ruxley and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What else we do in Ruxley
Planning a tapas spread in Ruxley
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Ruxley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Ruxley to London (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Ruxley include Hall Place and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east) and Red House (2.8 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Botolph's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Ruxley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the DA14 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Ruxley include Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles west) and Walsingham School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Ruxley questions
Is parking a problem for events in Ruxley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Botolph's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Ruxley is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Ruxley
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Ruxley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- 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