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Tapas Catering in Vanbrugh Park Estate
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Vanbrugh Park Estate.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Vanbrugh Park Estate
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering in Vanbrugh Park Estate, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter, serving Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Vanbrugh Park Estate, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Vanbrugh Park Estate (SE3, SE10, SE7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Vanbrugh Park Estate: your questions answered
Can you cook in East Greenwich Pleasaunce?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Vanbrugh Park Estate?
The closest is Maze Hill station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Vanbrugh Park Estate has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Why choose live paella in Vanbrugh Park Estate?
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 us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Greater London, including Vanbrugh Park Estate
Receptions and parties in Vanbrugh Park Estate
Vanbrugh Park Estate is about 1 mile east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Vanbrugh Park Estate and the surrounding area. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Vanbrugh Park Estate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across SE3, SE10 and SE7. Streets in the area include Webb Road, Hardy Road and Foyle Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Maze Hill (1 mile north-west), Greenwich (1 mile west), Westcombe Park (1 mile north-east), Blackheath (1 mile south) and Charlton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Nunhead (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Blackheath High School (within half a mile east) and Invicta Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Standard pub (under half a mile east)
Who books tapas catering in Vanbrugh Park Estate?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Vanbrugh Park Estate include Queen's House (0.7 miles west) and Eltham Palace (2.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
- 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