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Tapas Catering for Sidcup events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sidcup.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Sidcup
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas catering in Sidcup, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Sidcup, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Sidcup
What else we do in Sidcup
Tapas for events in Sidcup
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. Across the DA14 area, we can cook for your guests. Sidcup is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as Waring Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Sidcup station is in Sidcup itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Sidcup, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A211 and A2001, Sidcup is easy for us to reach. We also cook at events in Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Alma pub (under half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Sidcup? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Sidcup
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
For event organisers in Sidcup
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Sidcup 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 booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Sidcup is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Sidcup
Is parking a problem for events in Sidcup?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in Waring Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come to Sidcup?
We do. We cook at events in Sidcup and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
- 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