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Tapas Catering for Nine Elms events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nine Elms: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Nine Elms
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About our tapas catering in Nine Elms
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and engagement parties, serving padrón peppers, patatas bravas and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Nine Elms, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Nine Elms (SW1V, SW8, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Planning a tapas spread in Nine Elms
Nine Elms is about 1 mile south of Victoria, in Greater London. From the centre of Nine Elms to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Pimlico Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Nine Elms, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in SW1V, SW8 and SW11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Cupar Road, Ponton Road and Macduff Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Nine Elms include the A3212 and A3216, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pimlico (1 mile north-east), Victoria (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile east), Chelsea (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.3 miles north) and Harrods (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pimlico Academy (0.5 miles north-east) and Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The King William IV pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north-east)
Perfect for your event in Nine Elms
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Carlyle's House (1.1 miles west) and Buckingham Palace (1.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Nine Elms: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Pimlico Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Nine Elms?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
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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 while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Nine Elms stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What affects the price in Nine Elms
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Nine Elms is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- 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