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Tapas Catering in Surrey Canal
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Surrey Canal and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Surrey Canal
Tapas catering for your event in Surrey Canal
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters.
For a London drinks party in Surrey Canal, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Events we cater in Surrey Canal
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Surrey Canal, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as St Katharine with St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where we can cook in Surrey Canal
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Surrey Canal 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Also near Surrey Canal
Other catering in Surrey Canal
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Surrey Canal stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Surrey Canal
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Surrey Canal will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Surrey Canal often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Surrey Canal include Queen's House (2.1 miles east) and Mansion House (2.5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cook at events all over SE16, SE15 and SE14. Your event could be at a home on Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane or the roads around them. Surrey Canal is on the A200 and A2208, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Surrey Canal for tapas catering include South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Not far away are New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Canal include City of London Academy (0.6 miles west) and Southwark Free School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (0.5 miles north)
FAQs for Surrey Canal
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Katharine with St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Surrey Canal?
South Bermondsey station, in Surrey Canal itself.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Surrey Canal? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Surrey Canal? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, 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