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Tapas Catering for South Bermondsey events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Bermondsey and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in South Bermondsey?
South Bermondsey: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Augustine: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Paterson Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater in South Bermondsey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Bermondsey and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Tapas catering for your event in South Bermondsey
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We are often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and work receptions, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in South Bermondsey, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
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What else we do in South Bermondsey
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
South Bermondsey is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Who books tapas catering in South Bermondsey?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Parks such as Paterson Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose live paella in South Bermondsey?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. 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.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in South Bermondsey and across Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in South Bermondsey
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in South Bermondsey, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around South Bermondsey, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Augustine, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the SE16, SE15 and SE1 postcode area. Whether your event is on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. South Bermondsey is on the A2208, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside South Bermondsey, we cover Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near South Bermondsey include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Southwark Free School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Drovers Public House (under half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in South Bermondsey has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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