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Tapas & canapé catering in Crofton, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Crofton.
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Crofton
About our tapas catering in Crofton
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we are often booked for drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Crofton, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Crofton questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Crofton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Crofton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Crofton
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crofton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Perfect for your event in Crofton
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever you are celebrating in Crofton, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (3.2 miles north-west) and Down House (3.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
More for events in Crofton
Drinks receptions around Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Crofton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Crofton to London (11 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Crofton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crofton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in BR6 and BR5, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (11 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 (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Crofton include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles south) and The Priory School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Maxwell pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
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’ll quote.
Why Crofton hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
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- 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