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Tapas Catering for East Sheen events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Sheen.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in East Sheen?
Tapas catering in East Sheen, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For sharing boards for evening guests and tapas before paella, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in East Sheen, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in East Sheen?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around East Sheen, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to East Sheen
Also in East Sheen
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in East Sheen until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in East Sheen? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in East Sheen
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Where we can cook in East Sheen
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
As a London location, East Sheen is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Planning a tapas spread in East Sheen
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of East Sheen or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Sheen to London (about 8 miles away).
A picnic in Palewell Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near East Sheen include Chiswick House (1.3 miles north) and Hogarth's House (1.6 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in SW14, SW13 and SW15 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road. Other places close to East Sheen for tapas catering include Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near East Sheen include Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near East Sheen include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.9 miles north)
East Sheen questions
Is parking a problem for events in East Sheen?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Palewell Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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