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Tapas Catering in Upper Ruxley
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upper Ruxley.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Upper Ruxley events
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Upper Ruxley
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and drinks parties and receptions.
In Upper Ruxley, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Upper Ruxley (DA14)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Upper Ruxley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting 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.
Tapas for events in Upper Ruxley
Upper Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Upper Ruxley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Upper Ruxley to London (about 12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Upper Ruxley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Foots Cray Meadows? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Upper Ruxley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the DA14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Maidstone Road and Old Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile east), Foots Cray (1 mile west) and North Cray (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Kemnal Technology College (1.3 miles west)
Towns and villages near Upper Ruxley
What else we do in Upper Ruxley
Common questions in Upper Ruxley
We’re having a ceremony at St Botolph's Church: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Upper Ruxley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much does tapas catering cost in Upper Ruxley?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who books tapas catering in Upper Ruxley?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Upper Ruxley book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Upper Ruxley include Hall Place and Gardens (2.7 miles north) and Red House (3.1 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Ruxley until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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