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Tapas Catering in Battersea
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Battersea. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Battersea
Who books tapas catering in Battersea?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Battersea include Carlyle's House (1.4 miles north) and Fulham Palace (2.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Tapas catering in Battersea, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Battersea. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Battersea (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Battersea: venues and local tips
Battersea is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Battersea or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Battersea is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Historic buildings near Battersea often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Imperial Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in SW11, SW18 and SW4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include York Road, Este Road and Home Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A3207 close by, Battersea is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Clapham Junction (1 mile north-west), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Battersea includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Thames Christian College (0.5 miles north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Places near Battersea
More for events in Battersea
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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 Battersea hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Battersea questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Battersea for guests?
Battersea has its own station: Clapham Junction station.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover Battersea?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Battersea is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where we can cook in Battersea
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
Battersea is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Battersea has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Battersea? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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