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Tapas Catering for South Kensington events
Planning tapas catering in South Kensington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering in South Kensington
About our tapas catering in South Kensington
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and launches and office parties, with croquetas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in South Kensington, 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.
- Where
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including South Kensington
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning a tapas spread in South Kensington
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in South Kensington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around South Kensington. South Kensington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Historic buildings near South Kensington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is West Brompton station, about 0.8 miles west.
Wherever your event is in SW3, SW7 and SW10, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane or the roads around them. With the A3217 close by, South Kensington is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Marsden Hospital (within half a mile east) and Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (within half a mile north). The countryside around South Kensington includes Serpentine and Campden Hill.
- Schools near South Kensington include London School of Dramatic Art (within half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Anglesea Arms (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (within half a mile north) and Ladbroke Estate (2 miles north-west)
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Where we can cook in South Kensington
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
South Kensington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Kensington
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Events we cater in South Kensington
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic houses near South Kensington include Carlyle's House (0.6 miles south-east) and Garden Lodge, Kensington (0.9 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Also near South Kensington
Also in South Kensington
Your questions about tapas catering in South Kensington
Which station should guests use for South Kensington?
The closest is West Brompton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about parking in South Kensington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you come to South Kensington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and South Kensington is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in South Kensington is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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