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Tapas Catering in Putney
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Putney: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Putney?
How our tapas catering works in Putney
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Putney, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
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:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Greater London, including Putney
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Putney questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Polish Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Putney for guests?
Putney station, in Putney itself.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Putney stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Putney? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Putney
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Putney to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Putney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Polish Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Putney include Fulham Palace (0.6 miles north-east) and Kelmscott House (2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in SW15, SW19 and SW13. We can cater an event on streets such as Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk or the roads around them. Putney is on the A3 and B306, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Putney for tapas catering include Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Putney Exchange (under half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Putney includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Putney include Putney School of Art and Design (within half a mile east) and ARK Putney Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Where we can cook in Putney
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Putney 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Putney
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or SW15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through 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