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Tapas & canapé catering in Kingston Vale, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Kingston Vale? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Kingston Vale
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Kingston Vale until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Kingston Vale, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For work receptions and sharing tapas starters, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Kingston Vale, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Kingston Vale (SW15, KT2, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we cook for in Kingston Vale
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about tapas catering in Kingston Vale
What’s the nearest station to Kingston Vale for guests?
The closest is Raynes Park station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you cook in Wimbledon Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Kingston Vale and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, Kingston Vale 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’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Kingston Vale
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Tapas for events in Kingston Vale
Kingston Vale is about 2 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Events in Kingston Vale are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Kingston Vale to London (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Raynes Park station is about 1.7 miles away. A picnic in Wimbledon Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in SW15, KT2 and SW20 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A308, Kingston Vale is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Putney Vale (1 mile north), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coombe (0.7 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hall School Wimbledon (0.6 miles north-east) and The Norwegian School in London (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Cambridge pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Planning tapas catering in Kingston Vale? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Kingston Vale
- 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