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Tapas & canapé catering in Broom Hill, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broom Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Broom Hill events
Tapas catering for your event in Broom Hill
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook croquetas, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we are frequently booked for evening sharing boards and work receptions.
In Broom Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Places near Broom Hill
Also in Broom Hill
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Broom Hill until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Broom Hill: venues and local tips
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR6, we can cook for your guests. Broom Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Orpington station, about 0.6 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Broom Hill is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in BR6 and BR5, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in Broom Hill
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
As a London location, Broom Hill 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broom Hill
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Why choose tapas catering in Broom Hill?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Broom Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broom Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Broom Hill
Can you cook in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
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 its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why choose live paella in Broom Hill?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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