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Tapas & canapé catering in Single Street, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Single Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Single Street events
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Single Street is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Single Street
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
How our tapas catering works in Single Street
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and cocktail parties.
In Single Street, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Single Street (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Single Street
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Single Street: venues and local tips
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Events in Single Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Single Street is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Single Street to London (about 14 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Single Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Single Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across TN16. From Berry's Hill and Single Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Single Street include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Schools near Single Street include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Jail Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Single Street
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Single Street and across Greater London
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Single Street
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you come to Single Street?
We do. Single Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who books tapas catering in Single Street?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Single Street:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near Single Street include Down House (1 mile north-west) and Titsey Place (3.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Single Street is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
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