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Tapas & canapé catering in Upton, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Upton.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Upton?
About our tapas catering in Upton
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Upton. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Upton, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Upton: venues and local tips
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. Events in Upton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Upton to London (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Upton include Red House (less than half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.8 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Upton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the DA6, DA7 and DA16 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Bexleyheath Academy (within half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Upton?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Trinity Baptist Church.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Upton: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Trinity Baptist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Upton?
Bexleyheath station, in Upton itself.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Upton until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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