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Tapas Catering in Bushey Mead
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Bushey Mead and across Greater London.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Bushey Mead
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Bushey Mead, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is tapas before paella and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bushey Mead, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Bushey Mead (SW20, SW19, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in Bushey Mead
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bushey Mead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Southside House (0.7 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
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Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Bushey Mead is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
What affects the price in Bushey Mead
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
FAQs for Bushey Mead
Is parking a problem for events in Bushey Mead?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Cannon Hill Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cover Bushey Mead?
Yes, we do. Bushey Mead is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Bushey Mead 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Bushey Mead
Bushey Mead is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Bushey Mead and nearby villages. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Raynes Park station is in Bushey Mead itself. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bushey Mead, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the SW20, SW19 and SM4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road. Being close to the A298, Bushey Mead is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Close by, we cover events in Wimbledon Chase (1 mile east), Raynes Park (1 mile south-west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-east), Copse Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Barnes (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Bushey Mead includes Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Schools near Bushey Mead include Harris Academy Wimbledon (less than half a mile south-east) and Ursuline Preparatory School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Edward Rayne pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.7 miles 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