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Tapas & canapé catering in West Wickham, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in West Wickham and across Greater London.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near West Wickham
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Tapas catering in West Wickham, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater tapas before paella and anniversary parties, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in West Wickham, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- West Wickham (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose tapas catering in West Wickham?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near West Wickham include Addington Palace (1.6 miles south-west) and Bromley Palace (2.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
As a London location, West Wickham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Common questions in West Wickham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis of Assisi?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for West Wickham?
West Wickham has its own station: West Wickham station.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
West Wickham: venues and local tips
West Wickham is about 2 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of West Wickham or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Wickham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from West Wickham to London (9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: West Wickham station is in West Wickham itself. If you are looking at a historic venue around West Wickham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in BR4, CR0 and BR3, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Road, Kent Road and Oak Avenue or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside West Wickham, we also cover Coney Hall (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile west), Eden Park (1 mile north), Hayes (1 mile east) and Addington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.2 miles north-east) and The Mall (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near West Wickham include Langley Park School for Girls (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile west)
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in West Wickham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Also near West Wickham
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Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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.
Why West Wickham hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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