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Tapas Catering for Shooter's Hill events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Shooter's Hill.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Shooter's Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Tapas catering for your event in Shooter's Hill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Shooter's Hill. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where we can cook in Shooter's Hill
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
As a London location, Shooter's Hill 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 picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Shooter's Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Questions from Shooter's Hill
Which station should guests use for Shooter's Hill?
The closest is Falconwood station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Shooter's Hill and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Receptions and parties in Shooter's Hill
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SE18 area, we can bring the pans to you. Shooter's Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Shooter's Hill to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Shooter's Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Falconwood station is about 0.9 miles away.
Anywhere in SE18, SE9 and DA16, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shooter's Hill include Deansfield Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Ark Greenwich Free School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Public House (under half a mile north-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