Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Chislehurst
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 for events in Chislehurst.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Chislehurst
What affects the price in Chislehurst
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
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 check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or BR7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Chislehurst
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and sharing tapas starters.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Chislehurst, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Chislehurst (BR7, BR1, BR2, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Chislehurst
For event organisers in Chislehurst
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
As a London location, Chislehurst is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chislehurst
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
FAQs for Chislehurst
Can you cook in Chislehurst Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cover Chislehurst?
Yes, we do. Chislehurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Who books tapas catering in Chislehurst?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chislehurst, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Receptions and parties in Chislehurst
Chislehurst is about 3 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Chislehurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Chislehurst include Bromley Palace (2 miles south-west) and Eltham Palace (2.4 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Chislehurst Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chislehurst, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in BR7, BR1, BR2 and SE9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Chislehurst High Street, Sanderson Square and Wilderness Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Chislehurst sits on or near the A208 and B264, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Chislehurst, we also cover Elmstead (1 mile west), Foxbury (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south-west), Widmore (1 mile south-west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.3 miles south-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Coopers School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Chislehurst has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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