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Tapas Catering for Merton Park events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Merton Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Merton Park?
Drinks receptions around Merton Park
Merton Park is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Merton Park and nearby villages. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Merton Park to London (8 miles away).
A picnic in Morden Hall Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the SW19, SW20 and SM4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mina Road, Manor Road and Cecil Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wimbledon Chase (1 mile west), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-west) and Crooked Billet (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wimbledon Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Southside Wandsworth (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Merton Park include Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rutlish School (less than half a mile west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Wibbas Down Inn (0.6 miles north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (2.6 miles west)
About our tapas catering in Merton Park
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include padrón peppers, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and anniversary parties.
In Merton Park, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Merton Park (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Merton Park is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Merton Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Merton Park 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Merton Park and across Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Occasions we cook for in Merton Park
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Merton Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Merton Park questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Merton Park for guests?
South Merton station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Merton Park?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Towns and villages near Merton Park
Also in Merton Park
- 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