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Tapas & canapé catering in Southborough, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Southborough: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Southborough?
Tapas catering in Southborough, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For birthday and anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Southborough. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Southborough
We’re having a ceremony at St Augustine's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
Southborough 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 before booking.
On the menu in Southborough
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Southborough
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Southborough: venues and local tips
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Southborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Southborough is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Augustine's Church. A picnic in Jubilee Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Southborough, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in BR2 and BR1 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Southborough include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
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, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Southborough 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Southborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Why choose tapas catering in Southborough?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Southborough, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Southborough include Bromley Palace (1.4 miles north-west) and Eltham Palace (3.9 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Nearby places to Southborough
More for events in Southborough
- 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