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Tapas Catering in Ditton 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Ditton Hill.
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Ditton Hill?
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Ditton Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering for your event in Ditton Hill
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and croquetas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Ditton Hill, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Ditton Hill (KT6, KT9, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Ditton Hill
Could we have live paella in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Ditton Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What affects the price in Ditton Hill
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Nearby places to Ditton Hill
More for events in Ditton Hill
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Perfect for your event in Ditton Hill
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (2 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3.2 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why choose live paella in Ditton Hill?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. There’s 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
- Catering across Greater London, including Ditton Hill
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Ditton Hill
Ditton Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the KT6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Stokes Field have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Ditton Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across KT6, KT9 and KT7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Herne Road and King's Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Ditton Hill, we also cover Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hook (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile west) and Thames Ditton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Ditton Hill include Shrewsbury House School (under half a mile east) and Southborough High School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.7 miles south-east)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Ditton Hill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through 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