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Tapas Catering in Mayfair
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mayfair and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Mayfair?
Questions from Mayfair
Can you cook in Green Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Mayfair?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How our tapas catering works in Mayfair
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and sharing tapas starters, with patatas bravas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Mayfair, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Mayfair (W1K, W1F, W1U)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mayfair? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Receptions and parties in Mayfair
Mayfair is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of Mayfair to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Parks such as Green Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Grosvenor Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in W1K, W1F and W1U, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Park Lane, Bruton Lane and Market Mews; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Mayfair include the A4201 and A4202, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burlington Estate (1 mile east), City of Westminster (1 mile north-west), Marylebone (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Smythson Stationery Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Kingly Court (within half a mile east). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include St George's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The St Marylebone CofE School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Coach and Horses pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal College of Nursing Library & Museum (under half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.5 miles east)
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Mayfair 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Occasions we cook for in Mayfair
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, Mayfair has its own station, Bond Street station.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Mayfair
Also in Mayfair
Where we can cook in Mayfair
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Mayfair 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 Mayfair
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Mayfair
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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