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Tapas Catering in Copse Hill
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Copse Hill and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Copse Hill
Why choose live paella in Copse Hill?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Tapas catering in Copse Hill, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and canapés with welcome drinks.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Copse Hill. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Copse Hill (SW20, SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Copse Hill
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Your questions about tapas catering in Copse Hill
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Copse Hill?
Raynes Park station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Copse Hill.
Occasions we cook for in Copse Hill
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Copse Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
Where we can cook in Copse Hill
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Copse Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Copse 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.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Copse Hill
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Copse Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning a tapas spread in Copse Hill
Copse Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Copse Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Copse Hill to London (about 8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Copse Hill include Southside House (under half a mile south) and Pembroke Lodge (3.1 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Greater London takes in SW20 and SW19. Whether your event is on Camp Road, Almer Road and Mckay Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Copse Hill, we also cover Crooked Billet (1 mile north-east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south-east), Motspur Park (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-east) and Raynes Park (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Atkinson Morley Hospital (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include The Norwegian School in London (under half a mile east) and Ursuline Preparatory School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.4 miles west)
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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