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Tapas Catering for Luxted events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Luxted. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Luxted?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our tapas catering works in Luxted
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and evening grazing, with croquetas, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Luxted, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Luxted (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Receptions and parties in Luxted
Luxted is about 5 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Luxted will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Chelsfield station is about 3.2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Luxted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Luxted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in BR6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Luxted Road and Bird House Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Single Street (1 mile south-east), Berry's Green (1 mile south-east), Cudham (1 mile south-east), Downe (1 mile north) and Hazelwood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north), Whitechapel (14 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west) and Orpington (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (3.7 miles north) and Princess Royal University Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Jail Public House (0.6 miles south)
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Luxted until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Who books tapas catering in Luxted?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Luxted
- Events in Luxted and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
What affects the price in Luxted
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Luxted? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Luxted
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Luxted?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much does tapas catering cost in Luxted?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
- 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