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Tapas & canapé catering in Covent Garden, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Covent Garden.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Covent Garden
About our tapas catering in Covent Garden
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater engagement drinks and birthday and anniversary parties, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Covent Garden. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covent Garden: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Covent Garden?
Covent Garden has its own station: London Charing Cross station.
Can you cook in Victoria Embankment Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Covent Garden
Also in Covent Garden
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Receptions and parties in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Covent Garden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Guests travelling by rail: London Charing Cross station is in Covent Garden itself. Parks such as Victoria Embankment Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in W1F, W1D and W1T, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A301 and A400 close by, Covent Garden is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Seven Dials (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile east), Adelphi (1 mile south), St Giles (1 mile north-west) and Clare Market (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Covent Garden includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east) and Mercers' School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Punch & Judy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Greater London, including Covent Garden
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
Covent Garden is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
How it works
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 Covent Garden has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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