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Tapas & canapé catering in Broad Green, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Broad Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Broad Green
Tapas catering in Broad Green, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For work receptions and tapas with a paella main course, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and croquetas for your guests.
In Broad Green, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Broad Green (CR0, CR7, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Broad Green
Broad Green is about 6 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Broad Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Broad Green to London (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Croydon station, about 0.6 miles south. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Saviour, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, CR7 and CR90. Streets in the area include York Road, Nova Road and Lion Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Old Town (1 mile south), Beddington (2 miles south-west), Waddon (2 miles south), Bandonhill (2 miles south-west) and Wallington (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (1.1 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Broad Green includes Duppas Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Broad Green include Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (0.5 miles south) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Broad Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Broad Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Broad Green?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Perfect for your event in Broad Green
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Waddon Ponds have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
Broad Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Broad Green?
West Croydon station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Saviour: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you come to Broad Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broad Green and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Broad Green 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
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