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Tapas Catering in New Malden
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in New Malden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for New Malden events
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tapas catering in New Malden, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around New Malden. We cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a London drinks party in New Malden, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around New Malden
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in New Malden will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from New Malden to London (10 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around New Malden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: New Malden station is in New Malden itself.
Wherever your event is in KT3, KT1 and SW20, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. New Malden is on the B283, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near New Malden include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Holy Cross School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Glasshouse pub (under half a mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in New Malden has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, New Malden is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
New Malden: your questions answered
What about parking in New Malden?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to New Malden for guests?
New Malden station, in New Malden itself.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why New Malden hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in New Malden
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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