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Tapas Catering for Bromley Common 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 Bromley Common.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Bromley Common
Tapas catering in Bromley Common, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For welcome-drink canapés and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bromley Common, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Bromley Common stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Bromley Common
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR2, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bromley Common to London (about 10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Bromley Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Bickley station is about 1.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bromley Common, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in BR2 and BR1 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (1.5 miles north-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Bromley Common includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Bromley Common 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Bromley Common
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
In Bromley Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
A picnic in Norman Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
FAQs for Bromley Common
What’s the nearest station to Bromley Common for guests?
Bickley station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bromley Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Also near Bromley Common
Other catering in Bromley Common
- 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