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Tapas Catering for Merton Abbey events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Merton Abbey and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Merton Abbey
How our tapas catering works in Merton Abbey
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s sharing tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Merton Abbey, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Merton Abbey?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Merton Abbey, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Haydons Road station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Where we can cook in Merton Abbey
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Merton Abbey is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or SW19 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Merton Abbey and across Greater London
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Merton Abbey
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For an event in Merton Abbey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Merton Abbey. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from Merton Abbey to London (about 7 miles away).
Parks such as Wandle Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church Colliers Wood.
For tapas catering in SW19, CR4 and SW17, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A24, Merton Abbey is easy for us to reach for your event. We also cook at events in Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rutlish School (1.2 miles west) and Ensham School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find King's Head pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.5 miles north-east)
Merton Abbey: your questions answered
What about parking in Merton Abbey?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Merton Abbey for guests?
Haydons Road station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater in Merton Abbey?
We do. Merton Abbey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Also near Merton Abbey
Other catering in Merton Abbey
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Merton Abbey is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Merton Abbey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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