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Tapas & canapé catering in Putney Vale, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Putney Vale.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Putney Vale?
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Putney Vale and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Tapas catering in Putney Vale, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Putney Vale. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Putney Vale
What else we do in Putney Vale
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Receptions and parties in Putney Vale
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Putney Vale, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Putney Vale is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Wimbledon Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Southside House (1.5 miles south-east) and Pembroke Lodge (2 miles west). 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, KT2 and SW19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Putney Vale sits on or near the A308, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Atkinson Morley Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Coombe (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Putney Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Local schools include Robin Hood Primary School (0.6 miles south-west) and The Norwegian School in London (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Cambridge pub (under half a mile west)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Putney Vale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Putney Vale
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Common questions in Putney Vale
Which station should guests use for Putney Vale?
Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Wimbledon Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Putney Vale until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
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. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we cook for in Putney Vale
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
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