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Tapas & canapé catering in Chelsea Harbour, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Chelsea Harbour.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Chelsea Harbour
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Chelsea Harbour
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Chelsea Harbour, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Chelsea Harbour (SW6, SW11, SW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Chelsea Harbour: venues and local tips
Chelsea Harbour is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Across the SW6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Imperial Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chelsea Harbour, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across SW6, SW11 and SW10. Streets in the area include Ann Lane, York Road and Lots Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Chelsea Harbour, we also cover Sands End (1 mile south), Walham Green (1 mile north-west), World's End (1 mile north), Little Chelsea (1 mile north) and Parsons Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Chelsea Harbour include WWT London Wetland Centre and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Chelsea Harbour include Heatherley School of Fine Art (within half a mile north-west) and Langford Primary School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Lots Road pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.5 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (2.6 miles north-east)
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Chelsea Harbour has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Questions from Chelsea Harbour
Could we have live paella in Imperial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
For event organisers in Chelsea Harbour
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
As a London location, Chelsea Harbour is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 Chelsea Harbour
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
Towns and villages near Chelsea Harbour
More for events in Chelsea Harbour
- 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