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Tapas & canapé catering in Bopeep, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bopeep and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Bopeep
Tapas catering in Bopeep, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for table tapas as a starter and drinks parties and receptions.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Bopeep. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Bopeep (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening receptions in Bopeep stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Bopeep
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bopeep and Greater London:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Bopeep frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Bopeep is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bopeep
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Also in Bopeep
What affects the price in Bopeep
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
FAQs for Bopeep
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.
We are having a ceremony at Mission Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Receptions and parties in Bopeep
Bopeep is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Bopeep, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bopeep. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Bopeep to London (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Mission Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles east) and Down House (4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Bopeep is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the BR6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Shoreham Lane and Hewitts Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Bopeep for tapas catering include Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Pratt's Bottom (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Bopeep includes The Warren.
- Nearby schools include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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