Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Bickley events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bickley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Bickley
Tapas catering for your event in Bickley
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for tapas before paella and office parties and launches.
For a London drinks party in Bickley, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Bickley
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bickley and Greater London:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Bickley station is in Bickley itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Bickley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bickley
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Other catering in Bickley
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Bickley is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bickley
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Bickley for guests?
Bickley has its own station: Bickley station.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much paella per person?
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 much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning a tapas spread in Bickley
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Bickley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bickley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near Bickley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Bickley include Bromley Palace (1.1 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bickley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over BR1, BR2 and BR7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bridgeways Day Hospital (1 mile south) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Bickley includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird In Hand Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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