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Tapas Catering in Earl's Court
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Earl's Court: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Earl's Court events
Why choose tapas catering in Earl's Court?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Earl's Court has its own station, West Brompton station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
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- The wet-weather plan
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How our tapas catering works in Earl's Court
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For sharing tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Earl's Court, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Earl's Court
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Cuthbert's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Earl's Court?
Earl's Court has its own station: West Brompton station.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Earl's Court is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Towns and villages near Earl's Court
Other catering in Earl's Court
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Earl's Court is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Earl's Court
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Earl's Court will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Cuthbert's. Historic buildings near Earl's Court frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in W14, W8 and SW5, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane. Main roads around Earl's Court include the A3218 and A3220, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Earl's Court include Collingham College (under half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Courtfield pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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