Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hampton, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hampton.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Hampton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hampton and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Hampton
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is office parties and launches and birthday drinks, we can cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Hampton. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Hampton (TW12, TW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
Hampton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Hampton: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints' Hampton: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Carlisle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Hampton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hampton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Towns and villages near Hampton
What else we do in Hampton
Hampton: venues and local tips
Hampton is about 2 miles south-west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Hampton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hampton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hampton to London (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hampton station, about 0.5 miles south. Historic houses near Hampton include Strawberry Hill House (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Court Palace (2.1 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in TW12 and TW11 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Station Road, High Street and Old Farm Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Hampton on the A3008, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Hampton, we cover Hanworth (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), West Molesey (1 mile south), Fulwell (1 mile north-east) and East Molesey (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.1 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hampton include Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Hampton include Hampton High (under half a mile north) and Lady Eleanor Holles School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Hampton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hampton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Hampton?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hampton, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hampton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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