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Tapas & canapé catering in Woodcote, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Woodcote? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Woodcote events
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Woodcote has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering for your event in Woodcote
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is birthday drinks and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Woodcote, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Woodcote (CR8, CR5, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Woodcote is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Woodcote
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Questions from Woodcote
Is parking a problem for events in Woodcote?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Swithun's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Woodcote?
We do. We cook at events in Woodcote and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Also near Woodcote
What else we do in Woodcote
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Woodcote
Woodcote is about 1 mile west of Purley, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Woodcote. Woodcote is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (4.3 miles north-west) and Addington Palace (4.5 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Swithun's.
We cater events across CR8, CR5 and SM6. From Elton Road, Birch Lane and Newton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodcote Green (1 mile north-west), Peaks Hill (1 mile north-east), Purley (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (1 mile west) and Coulsdon (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.7 miles north-east) and St George's Walk (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Foxley Wood and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Woodcote Primary School (0.5 miles south) and Laleham Lea School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Foxley Hatch pub (0.9 miles east)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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