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Tapas Catering for Roehampton events
Paella 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 Roehampton.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Roehampton?
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our tapas catering in Roehampton
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a London drinks party in Roehampton, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Roehampton (SW15, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Roehampton is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Roehampton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Roehampton
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Roehampton and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Places near Roehampton
More for events in Roehampton
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing 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.
Roehampton questions
Which station should guests use for Roehampton?
Barnes station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for events in Roehampton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Why choose tapas catering in Roehampton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Roehampton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnes station, about 0.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Tapas for events in Roehampton
Roehampton is about 2 miles south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Roehampton to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Roehampton to London (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Roehampton include Fulham Palace (1.3 miles north-east) and Chiswick House (2.1 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Putney Heath have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cover events in every part of SW15 and SW13. Streets in the area include Rodway Road, Cortis Road and Torwood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Roehampton for tapas catering include Putney (1 mile north-east), Barnes (1 mile north), Mortlake (1 mile north-west), East Sheen (1 mile north-west) and Putney Vale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Putney Exchange (1 mile north-east) and Coombe (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Roehampton includes Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include ARK Putney Academy (within half a mile east) and The Falcons School for Girls (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include King's Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- 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