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Tapas Catering in Leaves Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Leaves Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Leaves Green
Where we can cook in Leaves Green
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Leaves Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
About our tapas catering in Leaves Green
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Leaves Green, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Leaves Green (BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Leaves Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BR2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Leaves Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Leaves Green, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Leaves Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for Leaves Green
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is parking a problem for events in Leaves Green?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater in Leaves Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Leaves Green is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Receptions and parties in Leaves Green
Leaves Green is about 4 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR2, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Keston Parish Church. Historic houses near Leaves Green include Down House (1.1 miles east) and Addington Palace (3.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Leaves Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in BR2 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Ashmore Lane and Main Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Leaves Green, we cover Farthing Street (1 mile north-east), Downe (1 mile east), Nash (1 mile north-west), Luxted (1 mile south-east) and Keston (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3 miles north) and Princess Royal University Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Leaves Green
- Events in Leaves Green and across Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Leaves Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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