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Tapas & canapé catering in Selhurst, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Selhurst.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
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Tapas catering in Selhurst, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and work receptions, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Selhurst, 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
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Selhurst
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Selhurst 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 Selhurst
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
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How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Selhurst until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Selhurst
Is parking a problem for events in Selhurst?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you come to Selhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Selhurst and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Planning a tapas spread in Selhurst
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. For an event in Selhurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Selhurst to London (7 miles away).
A picnic in South Norwood Recreation Ground? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark.
This part of Greater London takes in SE25, SE20 and CR0, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A213 close by, Selhurst is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Selhurst, we also cover South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Whitgift Centre (2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Selhurst includes Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy South Norwood (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Albion pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Selhurst?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Selhurst:
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Selhurst, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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