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Tapas Catering for Cannon Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cannon Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Cannon Hill?
Receptions and parties in Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Morden, in Greater London. From the centre of Cannon Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
A picnic in Cannon Hill Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as St James Merton, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over SW20, SM4 and KT3 and the streets around it. From Aylward Road, Camborne Road and Botsford Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Cannon Hill for tapas catering include Bushey Mead (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile west), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north), West Barnes (1 mile west) and Merton Park (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (3.8 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Wimbledon (under half a mile north) and Merton College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Edward Rayne pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.8 miles west)
Tapas catering for your event in Cannon Hill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks.
In Cannon Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Cannon Hill (SW20, SM4, KT3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cannon Hill
Other catering in Cannon Hill
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Cannon Hill 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.
- 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
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cannon Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Cannon Hill
Could we have live paella in Cannon Hill Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Cannon Hill?
South Merton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to Cannon Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cannon Hill is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
Cannon Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cannon Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
- 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