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Tapas Catering in Soho
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Soho.
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Soho
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Soho, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and evening sharing boards, with Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Soho. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Soho
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Soho or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Soho is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
A picnic in St Anne's Churchyard? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as St Anne's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in W1F, W1T and W1D, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them. Soho is on the A4 and A301, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Soho, we cover West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east) and Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Soho includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Bar Soho (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include London Library (0.5 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Soho
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Soho
We are having a ceremony at St Anne's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Soho is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
What else we do in Soho
Why choose tapas catering in Soho?
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Historic houses near Soho include Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south-east) and Burlington House (0.5 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Soho is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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