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Tapas & canapé catering in Bromley, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bromley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Bromley?
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Bromley, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bromley, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Bromley (BR2, BR1, BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Bromley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Parks such as Church House Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Bromley hosts choose us
- We cover Bromley and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also in Bromley
Common questions in Bromley
Is parking a problem for events in Bromley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Church House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Planning a tapas spread in Bromley
Bromley is about 8 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR2, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Bromley to London (8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Bromley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in BR2, BR1, BR6 and BR5, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Church Road and St Paul's Square or the roads around them. You’ll find Bromley on the A222 and A223, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Bromley, we cover Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile north), Bickley (1 mile east), Widmore (1 mile east) and Downham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (under half a mile south-east) and The Mall (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Bromley include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles north-east) and Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (under half a mile south-east)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Bromley is around 9:20pm in 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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