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Tapas Catering in Pratt's Bottom
Looking for tapas catering in Pratt's Bottom? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Pratt's Bottom
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Pratt's Bottom and the whole of Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering in Pratt's Bottom, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re often asked to cater tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Pratt's Bottom. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Pratt's Bottom
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Pratt's Bottom stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Pratt's Bottom
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Pratt's Bottom, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Pratt's Bottom to London (14 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Souls' Church. Parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pratt's Bottom, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in BR6 and TN14, we can cook for your guests. From Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Pratt's Bottom, we cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Pratt's Bottom
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Pratt's Bottom
Is parking a problem for events in Pratt's Bottom?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at All Souls' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Occasions we cook for in Pratt's Bottom
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Pratt's Bottom book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Pratt's Bottom is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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