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Tapas Catering in Westcombe Park
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westcombe Park.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Westcombe Park
Tapas catering for your event in Westcombe Park
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, with padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
In Westcombe Park, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Westcombe Park (SE10, SE7, SE3)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Westcombe Park
Westcombe Park is about 2 miles east of New Cross, in Greater London. Events in Westcombe Park 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.
A picnic in East Greenwich Pleasaunce? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Westcombe Park station is in Westcombe Park itself.
This part of Greater London takes in SE10, SE7 and SE3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Webb Road, Horn Lane and Hardy Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile west), Greenwich (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-west) and Charlton Athletic Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Westcombe Park includes Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wildwood Montessori School (within half a mile south-west) and Blackheath High School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rose of Denmark pub (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Westcombe Park: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in East Greenwich Pleasaunce?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What about parking in Westcombe Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Also near Westcombe Park
Other catering in Westcombe Park
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Westcombe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Westcombe Park stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Perfect for your event in Westcombe Park
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Westcombe Park, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St George's Church.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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