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Tapas Catering for Kingston upon Thames events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kingston upon Thames and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Kingston upon Thames?
Tapas catering in Kingston upon Thames, 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. Popular choices include padrón peppers, patatas bravas and croquetas, and we are frequently booked for receptions and drinks parties and evening grazing.
For a London drinks party in Kingston upon Thames, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
Kingston upon Thames 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
Events we cater in Kingston upon Thames
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Kingston upon Thames and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Kingston upon Thames, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- We cover Kingston upon Thames and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. For an event in Kingston upon Thames, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kingston upon Thames. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Kingston upon Thames to London (about 11 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Kingston upon Thames has its own station, Kingston station. Parks such as Canbury Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in KT2, KT1 and TW10, we plan around your venue and timings. From Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Kingston upon Thames include the B3365, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Kingston upon Thames include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Kingston upon Thames include Tiffin School (under half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grey Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Kingston upon Thames
What else we do in Kingston upon Thames
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Kingston upon Thames has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Kingston upon Thames questions
Which station should guests use for Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston station, in Kingston upon Thames itself.
Could we have live paella in Canbury Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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