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Tapas Catering in Eden Park
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Eden Park.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Eden Park
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering in Eden Park, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Eden Park. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Eden Park (BR3, BR4, CR0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Eden Park
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Eden Park, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Eden Park station is in Eden Park itself.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Eden Park has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Places near Eden Park
Also in Eden Park
Why choose live paella in Eden Park?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Eden Park
Eden Park is about 1 mile south of Beckenham, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Eden Park will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Eden Park to London (8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St John's Eden Park, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (2.2 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (2.3 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in BR3, BR4 and CR0 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Whitstone Lane, Brockwell Avenue and St Martin's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Wickham (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile south), Coney Hall (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile north-west) and Monks Orchard (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (2 miles north-east) and National Psychosis Unit (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include Unicorn Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Hotel - West Wickham Restaurant (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.9 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Eden Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Eden Park questions
Could we have live paella in Millers Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Eden Park?
Eden Park station, in Eden Park itself.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does tapas catering cost in Eden Park?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cover Eden Park?
Yes, we do. Eden Park is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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