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Tapas Catering in Norbiton
Looking for tapas catering in Norbiton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Norbiton?
How our tapas catering works in Norbiton
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and evening sharing boards.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Norbiton. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Norbiton (KT2, KT1, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Norbiton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Norbiton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Norbiton
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Norbiton 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’ll advise.
On the menu in Norbiton
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Norbiton
Norbiton is about 3 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Norbiton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Norbiton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Norbiton to London (10 miles away).
A picnic in Canbury Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic buildings near Norbiton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in KT2, KT1 and KT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on New Road, York Road and Orme Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Kingston upon Thames (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile north-east), New Malden (1 mile south-east), Motspur Park (1 mile east) and Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (0.9 miles west) and Coombe (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Norbiton include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Norbiton include Tiffin School (0.6 miles west) and Kingston Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Norbiton?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Norbiton has its own station, Norbiton station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Norbiton
What else we do in Norbiton
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Norbiton questions
Could we have live paella in Canbury Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Norbiton for guests?
Norbiton station, in Norbiton itself.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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