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Tapas Catering in Barnes
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Barnes. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Barnes?
Who books tapas catering in Barnes?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, Barnes Bridge station is in Barnes itself.
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Tapas catering in Barnes, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Barnes. We cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course.
For a London drinks party in Barnes, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Barnes
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Barnes to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chiswick House (0.9 miles north-west) and Emery Walker's House (1.1 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Barnes Methodist Church.
For tapas catering in SW13, SW15 and SW14, we plan around your venue and timings. From Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A306 and B349 close by, Barnes is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Barnes, we cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Sun Inn (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
Where we can cook in Barnes
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Barnes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Towns and villages near Barnes
What else we do in Barnes
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Barnes? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Greater London, including Barnes
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Barnes
What about parking in Barnes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Barnes Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come to Barnes?
We do. Barnes is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Barnes stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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