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Tapas Catering for West Norwood events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Norwood and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near West Norwood
Receptions and parties in West Norwood
West Norwood is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around West Norwood and nearby villages. West Norwood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around West Norwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Long Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in SE19, SE27 and SE21 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Crown Lane, Dover Road and Moore Road or the roads around them. West Norwood sits on or near the A214 and A215, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to West Norwood for tapas catering include Norwood New Town (1 mile south), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south-east), Upper Norwood (1 mile south-east), West Dulwich (1 mile north-east) and Crystal Palace (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
A little further out are Streatham Hill (1.5 miles north-west) and British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Norwood School (within half a mile south-west) and Hillcrest (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Park pub (within half a mile south-west)
Tapas catering for your event in West Norwood
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards.
For a London drinks party in West Norwood, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- West Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover West Norwood and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in West Norwood
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Norwood station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
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West Norwood: your questions answered
What about parking in West Norwood?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for West Norwood?
The closest is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or SE19 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in West Norwood until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Norwood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
West Norwood 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in West Norwood
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- 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