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Tapas & canapé catering in Farnborough, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Farnborough.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Farnborough?
How our tapas catering works in Farnborough
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Farnborough. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Farnborough (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Tapas for events in Farnborough
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR6, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Farnborough to London (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Farnborough include Down House (2.1 miles south-west) and Bromley Palace (3.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as South Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Farnborough is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in BR6 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farnborough include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Buff pub (0.6 miles east)
FAQs for Farnborough
Could we have live paella in South Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Farnborough?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Farnborough until about 9:20pm, 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Farnborough
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
Farnborough is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in Farnborough
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Farnborough, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Orpington station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There is 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.
Why Farnborough hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Farnborough and across Greater London
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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