Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Oval events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Oval. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Oval
About our tapas catering in Oval
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it’s evening sharing boards and tapas before paella, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo and more.
In Oval, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Oval (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Oval 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Oval
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
For event organisers in Oval
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Oval stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Receptions and parties in Oval
Oval is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. From the centre of Oval to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Oval, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Vauxhall station is in Oval itself.
This part of Greater London takes in SW8, SW9 and SW1P. We can cater an event on streets such as Lett Road, Rita Road and Wyvil Road. Being close to the A203 and A3204, Oval is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Oval, we also cover Kennington (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (within half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There is 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.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Other catering in Oval
Common questions in Oval
Could we have live paella in Vauxhall Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Oval for guests?
Oval has its own station: Vauxhall station.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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