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Tapas & canapé catering in West Heath, Greater London
Paella 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 West Heath.
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in West Heath?
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in West Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How our tapas catering works in West Heath
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, serving croquetas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
In West Heath, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- West Heath (DA7, DA16, SE2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in West Heath
West Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Welling, in Greater London. Events in West Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Historic buildings near West Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Lesnes Abbey Woods have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Here we cover the DA7, DA16 and SE2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hurst Lane, Hadlow Road and Denton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. West Heath is on the A206, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Abbey Wood (1 mile north-west), Crook Log (1 mile south), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile south) and Bexleyheath (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Borough Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Colyers (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near West Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Welling School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Co-op pub (0.6 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Why choose tapas catering in West Heath?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, West Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Towns and villages near West Heath
Other catering in West Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Your questions about tapas catering in West Heath
Can you cook in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in West Heath?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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