Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Spring Park, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Spring Park: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Spring Park
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Spring Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Spring Park
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Tapas catering in Spring Park, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a London drinks party in Spring Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Spring Park (CR0, BR4, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Drinks receptions around Spring Park
Spring Park is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Spring Park. Spring Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Spring Park to London (9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Spring Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Spring Park include Addington Palace (1.3 miles south) and Bromley Palace (3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, BR4 and BR3, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Ash Road, Lake Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Spring Park, we also cover Coney Hall (1 mile south-east), West Wickham (1 mile east), Eden Park (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile west) and Monks Orchard (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Mall (2.8 miles north-east) and National Psychosis Unit (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Spring Park include Orchard Park High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include McDonald's drive thro' pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (2.2 miles west)
FAQs for Spring Park
Could we have live paella in Millers Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Spring Park
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Spring Park?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is West Wickham station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Spring Park
Other catering in Spring Park
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Spring Park until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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