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Tapas & canapé catering in Morden, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Morden: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Morden
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Morden has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Morden
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For drinks reception canapés and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Morden, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Morden (SM4, SM3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Morden and across Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Occasions we cook for in Morden
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Morden include Southside House (1.9 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Tapas for events in Morden
Morden is about 2 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From the centre of Morden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near Morden frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in SM4, SM3 and SW20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Epsom Road and Holne Chase or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the B279 close by, Morden is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Morden, we also cover Lower Morden (1 mile south-west), Sutton Common (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (2 miles south), Worcester Park (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (4.3 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Morden include Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
- Local schools include Merton College (under half a mile north-east) and Glenthorne High School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Nelson pub (1 mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Morden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
FAQs for Morden
What about parking in Morden?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Lawrence Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Morden
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
As a London location, Morden is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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