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Tapas & canapé catering in Carshalton, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Carshalton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Carshalton
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas catering in Carshalton, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and birthday and anniversary parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Carshalton, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Carshalton (SM5, SM1, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Towns and villages near Carshalton
Other catering in Carshalton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Carshalton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Carshalton
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas for events in Carshalton
Carshalton is about 4 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Events in Carshalton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Carshalton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
A picnic in Carshalton Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Carshalton station is in Carshalton itself.
For tapas catering in SM5, SM1 and SM6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, High Street and The Square or the roads around them. With the B277 and B278 close by, Carshalton is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Carshalton, we cover The Wrythe (1 mile north), Wallington (1 mile east), St Helier (1 mile north-west), Rosehill (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
A little further out are Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
- Schools near Carshalton include Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (less than half a mile east) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Carshalton is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Carshalton
What about parking in Carshalton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cover Carshalton?
We do. We cook at events in Carshalton and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
- 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