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Tapas Catering in Petersham
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Petersham and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Petersham events
Tapas catering for your event in Petersham
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and work receptions.
In Petersham, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 Petersham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Petersham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Petersham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
As a London location, Petersham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Petersham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Why choose live paella in Petersham?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Petersham and across Greater London
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
FAQs for Petersham
Is parking a problem for events in Petersham?
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 Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Petersham, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your event in Petersham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Petersham include Pembroke Lodge (0.5 miles south-east) and Ham House (0.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas for events in Petersham
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Petersham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Petersham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: St Margarets (London) station is about 0.9 miles away. Parks such as Marble Hill Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in TW10 and TW1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Petersham includes Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fox and Duck pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Petersham
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live 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