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Tapas Catering in Chelsfield
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chelsfield.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Chelsfield
Tapas catering in Chelsfield, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s evening grazing and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In Chelsfield, 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 the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Chelsfield (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Chelsfield?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chelsfield
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Also near Chelsfield
Also in Chelsfield
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Drinks receptions around Chelsfield
Chelsfield is about 2 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. From the centre of Chelsfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chelsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chelsfield to London (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Chelsfield include Lullingstone Castle (3 miles east) and Down House (3.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 0.8 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chelsfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over BR6. Local streets include Orlestone Gardens, Warren Road and Bucks Cross Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Chelsfield for tapas catering include Maypole (1 mile south-east), Bopeep (1 mile south-east), Goddington (1 mile north-west), Well Hill (1 mile east) and Pratt's Bottom (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Hoxton (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (1.2 miles north-west) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Five Bells Public House (within half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Chelsfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chelsfield, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Chelsfield?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Chelsfield book us for occasions like:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
A picnic in Hewitt's Chalk Bank? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Questions from Chelsfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin of Tours?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Chelsfield?
Chelsfield station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What affects the price in Chelsfield
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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