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Tapas Catering for Little Chelsea events
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 Little Chelsea.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Little Chelsea
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How our tapas catering works in Little Chelsea
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For drinks reception canapés and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Little Chelsea, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Little Chelsea (SW10, SW3, SW7)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Greater London, including Little Chelsea
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Little Chelsea?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Little Chelsea, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Receptions and parties in Little Chelsea
Little Chelsea is about 1 mile north of World's End, in Greater London. For an event in Little Chelsea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Little Chelsea is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
A picnic in Burton’s Court? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near Little Chelsea include Carlyle's House (within half a mile east) and Garden Lodge, Kensington (1.1 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cover events in every part of the SW10, SW3 and SW7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ann Lane, King's Road and Lamont Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in World's End (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile north), Chelsea (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile south) and Walham Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (under half a mile west). The countryside around Little Chelsea includes Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Schools near Little Chelsea include English National Ballet School (less than half a mile south-west) and Chelsea Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The World's End pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.8 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (2.2 miles north-east)
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Little Chelsea until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Little Chelsea
What else we do in Little Chelsea
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
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.
FAQs for Little Chelsea
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Little Chelsea for guests?
The closest is Imperial Wharf station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Little Chelsea.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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