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Tapas Catering for Little Portugal events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Portugal: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Little Portugal
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
About our tapas catering in Little Portugal
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Little Portugal. Popular choices include croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards.
In Little Portugal, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Little Portugal (SW9, SW8, SW1P)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Little Portugal
What about parking in Little Portugal?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in Larkhall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Receptions and parties in Little Portugal
Little Portugal is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SW9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Little Portugal is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: Wandsworth Road station is about 0.7 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Stephen's Church.
Wherever your event is in SW9, SW8 and SW1P, we can cook for your guests. From Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Little Portugal include the A203, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Little Portugal for tapas catering include South Lambeth (1 mile north), North Brixton (1 mile east), Stockwell (1 mile south), Kennington (1 mile north) and Oval (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Gordon Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Little Portugal includes Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Allen Edwards Primary School (under half a mile west) and Durand Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Canton Arms (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.7 miles north)
For event organisers in Little Portugal
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Little Portugal until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Portugal, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Little Portugal?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Little Portugal, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your event?
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. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Little Portugal and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Little Portugal is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Places near Little Portugal
More for events in Little Portugal
- 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