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Tapas Catering for Widmore events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Widmore: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Widmore events
Why choose tapas catering in Widmore?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
About our tapas catering in Widmore
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties, with padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas.
In Widmore, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Widmore is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Widmore? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or BR1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Widmore?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Widmore hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
Widmore is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
What else we do in Widmore
Your questions about tapas catering in Widmore
Is parking a problem for events in Widmore?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Widmore for guests?
Bickley station, in Widmore itself.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
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 clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Receptions and parties in Widmore
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Widmore, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Widmore is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Widmore to London (9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Widmore frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Widmore has its own station, Bickley station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Widmore, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in BR1, BR2 and BR7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird In Hand Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- 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