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Tapas & canapé catering in Biggin Hill, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in Biggin Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Biggin Hill
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Biggin Hill, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For canapés with welcome drinks and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
In Biggin Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Biggin Hill (TN16, BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Biggin Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Biggin Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Tapas for events in Biggin Hill
Biggin Hill is about 6 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Biggin Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mark's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Biggin Hill include Down House (1.7 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (2.4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Biggin Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN16 and BR6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Rushdene Walk, Mount Pleasant and Stock Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A233 close by, Biggin Hill is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aperfield (1 mile south-east), Luxted (1 mile north-east), Berry's Green (1 mile east), Single Street (1 mile east) and Leaves Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east) and Wimbledon (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Schools near Biggin Hill include Charles Darwin School (0.7 miles east)
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Biggin Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Biggin Hill
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about parking in Biggin Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who books tapas catering in Biggin Hill?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Biggin Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Woldingham station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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