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Tapas Catering in Greater London

From the largest town to the smallest village in Greater London, we can bring tapas catering to your event. Contact us for a quote.

Tapas Catering across Greater London

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Towns we cover in Greater London

Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Our tapas catering in Greater London

We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for tapas before paella and welcome-drink canapés.

Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.

  1. You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
  2. We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
  3. On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
  4. Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
  5. We clear away our equipment when service is finished.

Cost

Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.

Why book with us

  • Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
  • Live cooking, not reheated food
  • Hot food served quickly from the pan
  • Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks

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Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.

What’s near London

We cook for events around St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (under half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

  • Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west)
  • Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Drinks receptions across Greater London

Whether it’s a drinks reception in London, City of Westminster and Marylebone or a garden party in one of Greater London’s 87 villages and hamlets, tapas make it easy. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Greater London, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

London: Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1 mile north) and Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Newington Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. At midsummer, it’s light in London 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.

How we price tapas catering

Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

  • The paellas you choose
  • Whether you need crockery
  • Starters, canapés and desserts
  • Waiting and bar staff

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.

Getting an accurate quote

For a quote, it helps to have:

  • The venue or postcode
  • Approximate guest numbers, including children
  • What the venue already provides
  • Any dietary needs and allergies

The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Greater London, and we will put together a menu and price.

Diets, allergies and planning

Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:

  • Collect dietary needs
  • Match tapas with Spanish drinks
  • Canapés need staff to serve
  • Separate seafood dishes from the rest

Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.

Crockery and serving dishes.

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:

  • Permission from the venue
  • A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
  • Parking near the venue

For event organisers in Greater London

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Events we cater in Greater London

Easy to eat with a glass in hand.

Here are some of the events we cook for in Greater London and Greater London:

  • Table tapas as a starter
  • Work receptions
  • Birthday and anniversary parties
  • Engagement drinks

Common questions in Greater London

Can we add tapas or canapés?

Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.

What do you need at the venue?

A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.

Are there vegetarian tapas?

Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.

Can you cook indoors?

Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.

How much is live paella catering?

The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.

Is tapas catering available separately?

Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.

Do you provide drinks?

Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.

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  • 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

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