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Tapas Catering in Kevington
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kevington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Kevington
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Kevington is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Kevington
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it’s anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Kevington. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Kevington (BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Kevington
Other catering in Kevington
Events we cater in Kevington
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Kevington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Kevington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
Why choose live paella in Kevington?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kevington
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Kevington questions
We’re having a ceremony at Unity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Kevington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning a tapas spread in Kevington
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Kevington and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is St Mary Cray station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Unity Church. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kevington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in BR5, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Kevington for tapas catering include Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Kevington include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south-west) and The Priory School (1.2 miles south-west)
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kevington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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