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Tapas Catering for Adelphi events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Adelphi.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Adelphi events
Tapas catering in Adelphi, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a London drinks party in Adelphi, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Adelphi (W1D, W1F, WC2H)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Adelphi is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Who books tapas catering in Adelphi?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (less than half a mile south-west) and Marlborough House (0.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Drinks receptions around Adelphi
Adelphi is about 1 mile south-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. From the centre of Adelphi to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Adelphi is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A picnic in Victoria Embankment Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near Adelphi frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in W1D, W1F and WC2H. That could mean an event in a garden on York Road, Drury Lane and Maiden Lane. Adelphi is on the A301 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Covent Garden (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile south-west), Aldwych (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1 mile east) and Savoy Hospital (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Adelphi includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Adelphi include London Nautical School (0.6 miles east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Theodore Bullfrog pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile east) and The BFI Reuben Library (under half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Adelphi
We’re having a ceremony at Savoy Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Victoria Embankment Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Adelphi stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Adelphi
Other catering in Adelphi
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What affects the price in Adelphi
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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