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Tapas Catering in Eastfields
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Eastfields and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Eastfields
About our tapas catering in Eastfields
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Eastfields, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Eastfields (CR4, SW16, SW17)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Eastfields
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Eastfields, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Eastfields has its own station, Mitcham Eastfields station.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
Planning a tapas spread in Eastfields
Eastfields is about 3 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Eastfields will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Mark's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Eastfields include Southside House (3.4 miles west) and Kingswood House (3.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of CR4, SW16 and SW17. Your event could be at a home on Bond Road, Hill Road and York Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Mitcham (1 mile south), Hackbridge (1 mile south), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Furzedown (1 mile north) and Merton Abbey (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Eastfields includes Henman Hill and Oakleigh Way.
- Local schools include Lonesome Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Furzedown Secondary School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion of Mortimer pub (within half a mile west)
Eastfields questions
Could we have live paella in Figge's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Eastfields?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Eastfields until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Eastfields
More for events in Eastfields
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Greater London, including Eastfields
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
Eastfields 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- 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