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Tapas & canapé catering in South Street, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Street: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in South Street?
Tapas catering in South Street, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it’s birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in South Street. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- South Street (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in South Street
South Street is about 4 miles north-east of Oxted, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around South Street. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from South Street to London (15 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Street, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Greater London takes in TN16, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tatsfield (1 mile west), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Titsey (2 miles south-west), Westerham (2 miles south-east) and Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (15 miles north-west) and New Cross (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
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Perfect for your event in South Street
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic houses near South Street include Titsey Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Down House (2.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
South Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Questions from South Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to South Street for guests?
The closest is Oxted station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in South Street 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 pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in South Street
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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