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Tapas Catering for Earlsfield events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Earlsfield and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Earlsfield
Tapas catering in Earlsfield, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Earlsfield. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Earlsfield (SW18, SW17, SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Earlsfield
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
A picnic in King George's Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Earlsfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Earlsfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in Earlsfield
We are having a ceremony at St John the Divine: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in King George's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater in Earlsfield?
We do. Earlsfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
For event organisers in Earlsfield
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Earlsfield until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Receptions and parties in Earlsfield
Earlsfield is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Earlsfield and the surrounding area. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Earlsfield include Fulham Palace (2.3 miles north-west) and Southside House (2.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Earlsfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in SW18, SW17 and SW19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southfields (1 mile north-west), Summerstown (1 mile south), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east) and Tooting (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's (2.6 miles south-east) and London Sewing Machine Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earlsfield include Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Southfields Academy (0.5 miles west) and Hillcroft School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Leather Bottle pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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