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Tapas & canapé catering in Crooked Billet, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in Crooked Billet? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Crooked Billet events
Tapas catering in Crooked Billet, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions.
In Crooked Billet, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Crooked Billet
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Crooked Billet, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Parks such as Cannizaro Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
Places near Crooked Billet
What else we do in Crooked Billet
Drinks receptions around Crooked Billet
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For an event in Crooked Billet, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Crooked Billet is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for 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. For guests coming by train, Raynes Park station is about 0.9 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in SW19 and SW20. We can cater an event on streets such as Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road. If your venue is just outside Crooked Billet, we also cover Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in 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 Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east) and Coombe (1.6 miles west). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Ursuline Preparatory School (under half a mile south-east) and Hollymount School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox and Grapes pub (within half a mile north)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Crooked Billet
- We cover Crooked Billet and the whole of Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Crooked Billet 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Crooked Billet
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in Crooked Billet until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
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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Common questions in Crooked Billet
Could we have live paella in Cannizaro Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Crooked Billet for guests?
The closest is Raynes Park station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much does tapas catering cost in Crooked Billet?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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