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Tapas & canapé catering in Coombe, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Coombe and across Greater London.
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Coombe
Tapas catering in Coombe, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For anniversary parties and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Coombe, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Nearby places to Coombe
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Coombe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Your questions about tapas catering in Coombe
Can you cook in Cottenham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Coombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Occasions we cook for in Coombe
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Coombe and Greater London:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
Parks such as Cottenham Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Coombe?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Drinks receptions around Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Coombe or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Coombe to London (about 9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Norbiton station is about 1 mile away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Coombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in KT2, KT3 and SW20, we plan around your venue. Local streets include West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Coombe for tapas catering include Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Coombe include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Coombe include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Coombe has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Read more
- 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