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Tapas Catering in Coombe Hill
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Coombe Hill.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Coombe Hill
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering for your event in Coombe Hill
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Coombe Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Coombe Hill
Which station should guests use for Coombe Hill?
The closest is Norbiton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is parking a problem for events in Coombe Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Coombe Hill: venues and local tips
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Coombe Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Coombe Hill to London (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Pembroke Lodge (1.5 miles north-west) and Southside House (1.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Norbiton station is about 1.6 miles away.
Tapas catering in SW15 and KT2 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Coombe Hill sits on or near the A308, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coombe (0.7 miles south) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Coombe Hill includes Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Schools near Coombe Hill include Canbury School (0.7 miles south-west) and Coombe Girls' School (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Coombe Hill 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Coombe 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Coombe Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Why choose live paella in Coombe Hill?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Coombe Hill
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- 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