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Tapas Catering for Mitcham events
Planning tapas catering in Mitcham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Mitcham
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Mitcham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Mitcham, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Mitcham. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Mitcham questions
Can you cook in Cranmer Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Mitcham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Greater London, including Mitcham
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Also near Mitcham
Other catering in Mitcham
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Mitcham 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.
On the menu in Mitcham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Tapas for events in Mitcham
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Mitcham and nearby villages. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Mitcham to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Mitcham include Southside House (3.6 miles west) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Mitcham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across CR4, SW16 and SM4 and the streets around it. From Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Mitcham, we cover Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Wilson Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Mitcham includes Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
- Schools near Mitcham include St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion of Mortimer pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.1 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What affects the price in Mitcham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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