Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Botany Bay events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Botany Bay.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Botany Bay
How our tapas catering works in Botany Bay
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Botany Bay. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Botany Bay (EN2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Botany Bay has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Botany Bay is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
FAQs for Botany Bay
What about parking in Botany Bay?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Trent Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Botany Bay
Also in Botany Bay
Planning a tapas spread in Botany Bay
Botany Bay is in Greater London. From the centre of Botany Bay to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Botany Bay is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic buildings near Botany Bay often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Botany Bay include Forty Hall (2.5 miles east) and Wyllyotts Manor (3.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Here we cover the EN2 postcode area. Local streets include The Ridgeway and East Lodge Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A1005, Botany Bay is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Cockfosters (2 miles south-west), Grange Park (2 miles south-east), Hadley Wood (2 miles south-west), World's End (2 miles south) and Oakwood (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Enfield (2.7 miles south-east) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fir and Pond Woods and Bowyer's Water.
- Nearby schools include Highlands School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Robin Hood pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Enfield (1.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Botany Bay
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Botany Bay? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why choose live paella in Botany Bay?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
- 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