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Tapas Catering in Farthing Street
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 Farthing Street.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Farthing Street
Tapas catering in Farthing Street, cooked live
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. For engagement drinks and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
In Farthing Street, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
Farthing Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
What affects the price in Farthing Street
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Perfect for your event in Farthing Street
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Farthing Street is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Common questions in Farthing Street
What about parking in Farthing Street?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Farthing Street: venues and local tips
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Farthing Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Farthing Street. Farthing Street is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Farthing Street include Down House (1 mile south) and Addington Palace (4 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Farthing Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in BR6 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane. If your venue is just outside Farthing Street, we also cover Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). 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 (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Local schools include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
Also near Farthing Street
Other catering in Farthing Street
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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